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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs EVGA Frostbite 2: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and EVGA Frostbite 2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, EVGA Frostbite 2 at 1.6 W/mK, 91% 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
EVGA Frostbite 2 (Non-Conductive/1.6 W/mK Thermal Grease)
EVGAEVGA Frostbite 2

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
EVGA Frostbite 2 (Non-Conductive/1.6 W/mK Thermal Grease)
EVGA Frostbite 2
Compound TypeSilicone-Based PadManufacturer does not publish composition (pending verification)
BrandAlphacoolEVGA
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKEVGA Frostbite 2 (400-TG-TM01-BR)
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK1.6 W/mK-91%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet2.5g tube
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU
Density3.5 g/cm33.0 g/cm3
Operating Temperature-50 to +150 °C-40C to 180C
ConsistencyShore 00 65 hardness (±5, ASTM D2240), 20% elongation (ASTM D412)Grey, notably thick/sticky
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste
Min Operating Temp-50 C-40 C
Max Operating Temp150 C180 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKEVGA Frostbite 2
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)

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