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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 at 1.066 W/mK, 94% in favour of Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK.

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
StarTech HEATGREASE20 (Ceramic-Silicone/Non-Conductive/20g Tube/Budget Bulk Compound)
StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20
BrandAlphacoolStarTech.com
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKHEATGREASE20
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK1.066 W/mK-94%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet20g tube
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU
Density3.5 g/cm32.3 g/cm3
MaterialSilicone, ultra-soft with high compressibilityCeramic-based compound containing silicone
Operating Temperature-50 to +150 °C-20°C to 100°C (-4°F to 212°F)
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste
Min Operating Temp-50 C-20 C
Max Operating Temp150 C100 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKStarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
StarTech.comView on StarTech.com
AmazonView on Amazon

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