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Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste vs Arctic TP-2: Comparison

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste and Arctic TP-2 differ on recommended use: Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste at High-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers), Arctic TP-2 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (gap-filling for RAM, VRMs, chipsets, GPUs).

Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Arctic TP-2 (APT2560) (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/PCGH Price-Performance Pick)
ArcticArctic TP-2

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (Non-Conductive/6.7 W/mK/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
Arctic TP-2 (APT2560) (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/PCGH Price-Performance Pick)
Arctic TP-2
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g syringe50x50mm, 120x20mm, 145x145mm, or 290x290mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, 1 or 2-pad packs
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers)Mainstream CPU/GPU (gap-filling for RAM, VRMs, chipsets, GPUs)
Safety NotesCauses serious eye irritation; toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Wear protective gloves and eye protection and wash hands thoroughly after use.Electrically insulating (volume resistance 1x10^12 ohm-cm), non-adhesive, no metal particles, UL 94 V-0 flammability rated
Density2.6 g/cm33.2 g/cm3
Operating Temperature-20 to +130 °C-40C to 200C continuous use
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad
Min Operating Temp-20 C-40 C
Max Operating Temp130 C200 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex 2 Thermal PasteArctic TP-2
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
Arctic StoreView on Arctic Store

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