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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste differ on recommended use: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at High-end CPU/GPU, Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste at Mainstream CPU/GPU; marketed by Alphacool as an affordable entry-level paste and test/spare stock.

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Mainstream CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Mainstream CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste
BrandAlphacoolAlphacool
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKAlphacool Silver Grease
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet0.5g syringe
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU; marketed by Alphacool as an affordable entry-level paste and test/spare stock
MaterialSilicone, ultra-soft with high compressibilitySilicone-Based (silicone paste loaded with silver particles)
ConsistencyShore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)Does not sweat/bleed oil over time; manufacturer states it is suited to high mounting pressures
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKAlphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste
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