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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Thermalright TF8: Comparison

Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste and Thermalright TF8 differ on electrical conductivity: Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste at Conductive, Thermalright TF8 at Insulating.

Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste (Gallium Alloy/Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF8

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste (Gallium Alloy/Conductive/High-end CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
Thermalright TF8
BrandAlphacoolThermalright
ModelAlphacool Eisfrost XtremeTF8
Electrical ConductivityConductiveInsulating
Package Size1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe1.2g, 2g, 5.8g, 12.8g syringe options
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU, including overclocking; also suited to Delidded-Direct-Die use per manufacturer application guidanceHigh-end CPU/GPU
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.Electrically non-conductive, harmless per manufacturer
Applicator IncludedNoneSpatula
Density6.44 g/cm32.9 g/cm3
MaterialGallium AlloySilicone-Based
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 swabsDense mix of thermally conductive fillers with relatively little silicone binder, per igor'sLAB teardown
Operating TemperatureMelting point -19.3°C; liquid at all normal operating and room temperatures-220 C to 380 C
Paste SegmentLiquid MetalStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal PasteThermalright TF8
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Thermalright (Manufacturer)View on Thermalright (Manufacturer)

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