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Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste vs Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad: Comparison
What is the difference between Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal and Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette)?
The first real difference is electrical conductivity: Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Conductive against Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Insulating. They differ on viscosity too, 6 Pa-s on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Hypersoft silicone elastomer sheet on the Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette). They differ on recommended use too, High-end CPU/GPU, including overclocking; also suited to Delidded-Direct-Die use... on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling on the Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette). Paste segment is not the same on both, Liquid Metal on the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal versus Pad on the Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette).
Which should you buy, Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal or Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette)?
Take the Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal for experienced overclockers with copper or nickel-plated-copper cooler bases wanting maximum conductivity. It is equally the pick for 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 Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) for general electronics gap filling and mainstream CPU/GPU, though it is not the pick for high-power dies needing >5 W/mK. 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 Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) (5.9/10): A basic industrial silicone pad, functional for OEM gap-filling rather than enthusiast performance builds.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Alphacool
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette)
Model
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- PL-1-3-1016-H
Electrical Conductivity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Conductive
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- Insulating
Package Size
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 1g syringe, includes 2 cotton application swabs and a cleaning wipe
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- 101.6 x 101.6 x 1mm sheet
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
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
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.
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- Non-conductive silicone pad; no special handling precautions required
Viscosity
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- 6 Pa-s
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
- Hypersoft silicone elastomer sheet
Paste Segment
- Alphacool Eisfrost Xtreme Liquid Metal Thermal Paste
- Liquid Metal
- Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal 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 Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal 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 | Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| Wakefield Thermal | View on Wakefield Thermal |
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.
Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
5.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A basic industrial silicone pad, functional for OEM gap-filling rather than enthusiast performance builds.
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