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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Rosewill RCX-TC001: Comparison

Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal vs Rosewill RCX-TC001 viscosity compared

The first real difference is viscosity: Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal 6 Pa-s against Rosewill RCX-TC001 76 Pa-s. There is a split on recommended use as well, 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 Rosewill RCX-TC001. There is a split on paste segment as well, Liquid Metal on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Standard Paste on the Rosewill RCX-TC001. Operating temperature is closer, Melting point -19.3°C; liquid at all normal operating and... on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus -45°C to 240°C on the Rosewill RCX-TC001.

Who each one is for

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. It is the wrong buy for aluminum coolers or any aluminum contact surface, which liquid metal will corrode. Buy the Rosewill RCX-TC001 for budget desktop builds and basic CPU cooler re-pasting, though it is not built for high-end CPU/GPU overclocking and performance-focused builds. 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 Rosewill RCX-TC001 (4.9/10): A low-viscosity budget grease with a modest published conductivity figure.

Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste (Gallium Alloy/Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
Rosewill RCX-TC001 (Thermal Grease/5g Tube/Low-Viscosity Budget Compound)
Rosewill
Rosewill RCX-TC001

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
    Alphacool
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    Rosewill

  • Model

    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    RCX-TC001

  • Package Size

    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
    1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    5g

  • 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
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    Mainstream CPU/GPU

  • Viscosity

    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
    6 Pa-s
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    76 Pa-s

  • Paste Segment

    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
    Liquid Metal
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    Standard Paste

  • Operating Temperature

    Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
    Melting point -19.3°C; liquid at all normal operating and room temperatures
    Rosewill RCX-TC001
    -45°C to 240°CBest

    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 Rosewill RCX-TC001 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAlphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal PasteRosewill RCX-TC001
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    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.

    Rosewill RCX-TC001

    4.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    A low-viscosity budget grease with a modest published conductivity figure.

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