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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80: Comparison

Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste and Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 differ on electrical conductivity: Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste at Conductive, Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 at Insulating.

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste (Gallium Alloy/Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/8.3 W/mK)
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80
BrandAlphacoolParker Chomerics
ModelAlphacool Eisfrost XtremeTHERM-A-GAP PAD 80
Electrical ConductivityConductiveInsulating
Package Size1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipeSheet form, cut to size, multiple thicknesses
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU, including overclocking; also suited to Delidded-Direct-Die use per manufacturer application guidanceHigh-end CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
Safety NotesElectrically 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.Non-conductive silicone pad; no special handling precautions required
ConsistencyHigh 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 swabsSoft, compressible silicone elastomer sheet
Paste SegmentLiquid MetalPad

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal PasteParker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 80
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