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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE at 3.195 W/mK, 82% 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 SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE (Metal Oxide/Non-Conductive/5-Pack of Re-Sealable Syringes/IT Multi-Workstation Kit)
StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE
BrandAlphacoolStarTech.com
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKSILV5-THERMAL-PASTE
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK3.195 W/mK-82%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet5 x 1.5g re-sealable syringes (7.5g total)
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU (best suited for CPUs with TDP up to 65W)
MaterialSilicone, ultra-soft with high compressibilityMetal Oxide Compound 60% / Silicone Compounds 30% / Carbon Compounds 10%
Operating Temperature-50 to +150 °C-30°C to 180°C (-22°F to 356°F)
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste
Min Operating Temp-50 C-30 C
Max Operating Temp150 C180 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKStarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
StarTech.comView on StarTech.com

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