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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Arctic TP-2: Comparison
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste and Arctic TP-2 differ on electrical conductivity: Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste at Conductive, Arctic TP-2 at Insulating.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | Conductive | Insulating |
| Package Size | 1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe | 50x50mm, 120x20mm, 145x145mm, or 290x290mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, 1 or 2-pad packs |
| Recommended Use | High-end CPU/GPU, including overclocking; also suited to Delidded-Direct-Die use per manufacturer application guidance | Mainstream CPU/GPU (gap-filling for RAM, VRMs, chipsets, GPUs) |
| Safety Notes | Electrically conductive liquid metal; must never contact exposed electronic components or it can cause a short circuit. Compatible only with copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, or nickel-plated copper surfaces; will corrode and damage bare aluminum and must never be applied to aluminum coolers. Causes skin irritation; wash affected skin thoroughly with water. | Electrically insulating (volume resistance 1x10^12 ohm-cm), non-adhesive, no metal particles, UL 94 V-0 flammability rated |
| Applicator Included | None | None |
| Density | 6.44 g/cm3 | 3.2 g/cm3 |
| Consistency | High surface tension, handles like a thick liquid metal despite a low measured viscosity (6 mPa·s, rotational viscometer, 20-110C); spreads slowly and must be worked in with the supplied swabs | 80 Shore OO hardness, blue-coloured, based on silicone and a proprietary filler |
| Operating Temperature | Melting point -19.3°C; liquid at all normal operating and room temperatures | -40C to 200C continuous use |
| Paste Segment | Liquid Metal | Pad |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste | Arctic TP-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| Arctic Store | View on Arctic Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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