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Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste vs Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro: Comparison
What is the difference between Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste and Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro?
The first real difference is viscosity: Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste 130 Pa-s against Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro Grey pad with outstanding compressibility, the highest of Thermal.... They differ on paste segment too, Standard Paste on the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste versus Pad on the Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro.
Who each one is for
it is the wrong buy for buyers who specifically want liquid-metal-level conductivity. The same goes for high-end CPU and GPU builds, overclocking rigs, workstations and servers wanting Alphacool's current-generation paste. It is not the one for anyone needing a confirmed silicone/carbon base disclosure, which Alphacool has not published for this formula. Buy the Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro for high-end GPU memory and VRM repads with uneven component heights and repads where the original pad thickness is uncertain, though it is not built for buyers who need a published W/mK, hardness or temperature rating. It is the wrong buy for budget SSD or chipset pads, where Minus Pad 8 is enough. Our rating of the Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste (6.7/10): A high-end Alphacool paste with a solid published conductivity figure, though independent review coverage is thinner than bigger paste-specialist brands. Our rating of the Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro (6.5/10): Thermal Grizzly's top pad in the Basic, Advance and Pro series, with conductivity it rates very close to Minus Pad Extreme and the most compressible formula of the three, a strong pick for uneven GPU memory gaps.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: electrical conductivity are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- Alphacool
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Thermal Grizzly
Model
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- Alphacool Apex 2
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
Electrical Conductivity
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- Insulating
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Insulating
Package Size
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- 2g syringe
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- 100x100mm or 120x20mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0/3.0mm thick
Recommended Use
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- High-end CPU/GPU (developed with Halnziye for CPUs, GPU hotspots, overclocking systems, workstations and servers)
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- High-end CPU/GPU (SSDs, GPU coolers and water blocks, voltage regulators and memory modules)
Safety Notes
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- Causes serious eye irritation; toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Wear protective gloves and eye protection and wash hands thoroughly after use.
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Cut to size with scissors; non-conductive
Viscosity
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- 130 Pa-s
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Grey pad with outstanding compressibility, the highest of Thermal Grizzly's Basic, Advance and Pro series
Paste Segment
- Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
- Standard Paste
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Pad
Which one should you pick?
Choose Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste | Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| Thermal Grizzly | View on Thermal Grizzly |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alphacool Apex 2 Thermal Paste
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A high-end Alphacool paste with a solid published conductivity figure, though independent review coverage is thinner than bigger paste-specialist brands.
Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Thermal Grizzly's top pad in the Basic, Advance and Pro series, with conductivity it rates very close to Minus Pad Extreme and the most compressible formula of the three, a strong pick for uneven GPU memory gaps.
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