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Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste vs Arctic TP-4: Comparison
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste and Arctic TP-4 differ on recommended use: Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste at Mainstream CPU/GPU; marketed by Alphacool as an affordable entry-level paste and test/spare stock, Arctic TP-4 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, Laptop-Thin-GPU (RAM, chipsets, GPUs, consoles, laptops).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 0.5g syringe | 120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, 1 or 4-pad packs |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU; marketed by Alphacool as an affordable entry-level paste and test/spare stock | Mainstream CPU/GPU, Laptop-Thin-GPU (RAM, chipsets, GPUs, consoles, laptops) |
| Safety Notes | RoHS compliant per manufacturer | Electrically insulating (volume resistance 1.52x10^13 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 8620 V/mil), non-adhesive, UL 94 V-0 flammability rated, dielectric constant 7.2 @1MHz |
| Material | Silicone-Based (silicone paste loaded with silver particles) | Silicone-Based (Premium Performance line) |
| Consistency | Does not sweat/bleed oil over time; manufacturer states it is suited to high mounting pressures | 50 Shore OO hardness - extremely soft, compressible to ~60% of original thickness under mounting pressure, stackable without performance loss |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Pad |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste | Arctic TP-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Alphacool Shop (EU) | View on Alphacool Shop (EU) | |
| Arctic Store | View on Arctic Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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