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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Arctic MX-7: Comparison
Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Arctic MX-7 differ on recommended use: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at High-end CPU/GPU, Arctic MX-7 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops). They match on electrical conductivity and min operating temp.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet | 2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipes |
| Recommended Use | High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops) |
| Density | 3.5 g/cm3 | 2.9 g/cm3 |
| Material | Silicone, ultra-soft with high compressibility | Carbon-Based |
| Operating Temperature | -50 to +150 °C | -50C to 250C continuous use temperature |
| Paste Segment | Pad | Standard Paste |
| Min Operating Temp | -50 C | -50 C |
| Max Operating Temp | 150 C | 250 C |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK | Arctic MX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| Arctic Store | View on Arctic Store | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Best Buy | View on Best Buy |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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