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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs ID-Cooling Frost X25: Comparison
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal vs ID-Cooling Frost X25: the electrical conductivity difference
The first real difference is electrical conductivity: Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Conductive against ID-Cooling Frost X25 Insulating. They differ on density too, 6.44 g/cm3 on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus 2.6 g/cm3 on the ID-Cooling Frost X25. Paste segment is not the same on both, Liquid Metal on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Standard Paste on the ID-Cooling Frost X25.
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal vs ID-Cooling Frost X25: which one fits your build
Take the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal for experienced overclockers with copper or nickel-plated-copper cooler bases wanting maximum conductivity. The same goes for delidded, direct-die CPU/GPU setups where liquid metal is the established choice. Avoid it for aluminum coolers or any aluminum contact surface, which liquid metal will corrode. The ID-Cooling Frost X25 is the one to take for mainstream gaming CPUs under air or AIO coolers and ID-TG15 users wanting a documented step up, though it is not the pick for overclocked or high-wattage CPUs, where Frost X45 fits better and extreme overclocking or direct-die cooling. It is equally the pick for buyers who want viscosity and density data on the spec sheet. Our rating of the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal (7.8/10): A gallium-alloy liquid metal aimed at high-end builds, bundled with application swabs to ease the learning curve. Our rating of the ID-Cooling Frost X25 (7.5/10): A capable mainstream paste from ID-Cooling's well-regarded Frost line, offering most of X45's benefit at a lower price.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal and ID-Cooling Frost X25 differ on recommended use?
Yes. Recommended Use reads High-end CPU/GPU, including overclocking; also suited to Delidded-Direct-Die use... on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Mainstream CPU/GPU on the ID-Cooling Frost X25.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Alphacool
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- ID-Cooling
Model
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Frost X25
Electrical Conductivity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Conductive
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Insulating
Package Size
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- 2g or 4g syringe
Recommended Use
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- High-end CPU/GPU, including overclocking; also suited to Delidded-Direct-Die use per manufacturer application guidance
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Mainstream CPU/GPU
Viscosity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 6 Pa-s
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- 560 Pa-s
Density
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 6.44 g/cm3
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- 2.6 g/cm3
Paste Segment
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Liquid Metal
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Standard Paste
Operating Temperature
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Melting point -19.3°C; liquid at all normal operating and room temperatures
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- -40C to 180CBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose ID-Cooling Frost X25 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste | ID-Cooling Frost X25 |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A gallium-alloy liquid metal aimed at high-end builds, bundled with application swabs to ease the learning curve.
ID-Cooling Frost X25
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable mainstream paste from ID-Cooling's well-regarded Frost line, offering most of X45's benefit at a lower price.
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