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Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK vs Zalman ZM-STC10: Comparison

Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK and Zalman ZM-STC10 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mK at 17.8 W/mK, Zalman ZM-STC10 at 11.5 W/mK, 35% 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
Zalman ZM-STC10 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/2g Syringe/11.5 W/mK)
ZalmanZalman ZM-STC10

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
Zalman ZM-STC10 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/2g Syringe/11.5 W/mK)
Zalman ZM-STC10
BrandAlphacoolZalman
ModelAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKZM-STC10
Thermal Conductivity17.8 W/mK11.5 W/mK-35%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size120 x 20 x 1.5mm sheet2g syringe (110 x 23 x 14mm)
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU
Density3.5 g/cm32.9 g/cm3
MaterialSilicone, ultra-soft with high compressibilityPolydimethylsiloxane (silicone) base with Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Oxide fillers
Operating Temperature-50 to +150 °C-40°C to 200°C
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste
Min Operating Temp-50 C-40 C
Max Operating Temp150 C200 C

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Apex Thermal Pad Soft 18W/mKZalman ZM-STC10
Alphacool Shop (EU)View on Alphacool Shop (EU)
ZalmanView on Zalman
AquatuningView on Aquatuning

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