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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro at 5.3 W/mK, 70% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK.

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

AlphacoolAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK

CS Labs K5-Pro (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Viscous Thermal Pad Replacement Putty/5.3 W/mK)

CSCS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro

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Specification	Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK	CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro
Brand	Alphacool	CS Labs
Model	Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK	K5-PRO
Thermal Conductivity	17.8 W/mK	5.3 W/mK-70%
Electrical Conductivity	Insulating	Insulating
Package Size	120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet	20g jar; also sold as 3x10g twist-up tubes and in bulk up to 400g
Recommended Use	High-end CPU/GPU	Thermal pad replacement for GPU VRAM/MOSFETs and laptop hot spots, not a CPU IHS-to-cooler paste
Material	Silicone, ultra-soft with high compressibility	Silicone-Based gummy putty (liquid thermal pad substitute)
Operating Temperature	-50 to +150 °C	-90 to 250 C
Paste Segment	Pad	Standard Paste
Min Operating Temp	-50 C	-90 C
Max Operating Temp	150 C	250 C

Price comparison

Retailer	Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK	CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro
Alphacool Shop (EU)	View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
CS Labs / Computer Systems (Manufacturer)		View on CS Labs / Computer Systems (Manufacturer)
Amazon		View on Amazon

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