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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad: Comparison
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal vs Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad: the electrical conductivity difference
They are built to different briefs, and electrical conductivity shows it, Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Conductive against Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad Insulating. There is a split on material class as well, Gallium Alloy on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Silicone-Based Pad on the Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad. 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 Laptop-Thin-GPU, Mainstream CPU/GPU on the Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad. Paste segment is not the same on both, Liquid Metal on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Pad on the Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad.
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. Buy the Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad for laptop thin-GPU cooling and VRM and small-gap thermal pad replacement, though it is not built for direct-die or high-pressure CPU/GPU IHS contact needing a paste-thin bondline. 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 Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad (6.7/10): A pre-sized variant of Thermalright's Odyssey pad line for common GPU and laptop dimensions.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, applicator included included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Electrical Conductivity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Conductive
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- Insulating
Material Class
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Gallium Alloy
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- Silicone-Based Pad
Package Size
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- 85 x 45 x 1.5mm pad
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
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- Laptop-Thin-GPU, Mainstream CPU/GPU
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.
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- High temperature resistant, non-conductive
Applicator Included
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- None
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- None
Paste Segment
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Liquid Metal
- Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
- 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 Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste | Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright Extreme Odyssey 85x45mm Pad
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A pre-sized variant of Thermalright's Odyssey pad line for common GPU and laptop dimensions.
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