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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro: Comparison
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal vs Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro electrical conductivity compared
Electrical conductivity is the dividing line, Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Conductive against Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro Insulating. They differ on paste segment too, Liquid Metal on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Pad on the Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro.
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. It also earns its place with delidded, direct-die CPU/GPU setups where liquid metal is the established choice. It is not the one for aluminum coolers or any aluminum contact surface, which liquid metal will corrode. The Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro suits high-end GPU memory and VRM repads with uneven component heights and repads where the original pad thickness is uncertain, though it is not the pick for buyers who need a published W/mK, hardness or temperature rating. It is the wrong buy for budget SSD or chipset pads, where Minus Pad 8 is enough. 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 Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro (6.5/10): Thermal Grizzly's top pad in the Basic, Advance and Pro series, with conductivity it rates very close to Minus Pad Extreme and the most compressible formula of the three, a strong pick for uneven GPU memory gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal and Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro differ on viscosity?
Yes. Viscosity reads 6 Pa-s on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Grey pad with outstanding compressibility, the highest of Thermal... on the Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Alphacool
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Thermal Grizzly
Model
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
Electrical Conductivity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Conductive
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Insulating
Package Size
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- 100x100mm or 120x20mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0/3.0mm thick
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
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- High-end CPU/GPU (SSDs, GPU coolers and water blocks, voltage regulators and memory modules)
Safety Notes
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 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.
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Cut to size with scissors; non-conductive
Viscosity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 6 Pa-s
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Grey pad with outstanding compressibility, the highest of Thermal Grizzly's Basic, Advance and Pro series
Applicator Included
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- None
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- No
Paste Segment
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Liquid Metal
- Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
- Pad
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 Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste | Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| Thermal Grizzly | View on Thermal Grizzly |
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.
Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Thermal Grizzly's top pad in the Basic, Advance and Pro series, with conductivity it rates very close to Minus Pad Extreme and the most compressible formula of the three, a strong pick for uneven GPU memory gaps.
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