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Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste vs EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm: Comparison

Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste and EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm 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, EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm at High-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks).

Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Mainstream CPU/GPU)
AlphacoolAlphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste
EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm (120x24mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)
EKEK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Mainstream CPU/GPU)
Alphacool Silver Grease Thermal Paste
EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm (120x24mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)
EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size0.5g syringeType G, 120 x 24 x 2.0mm
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU; marketed by Alphacool as an affordable entry-level paste and test/spare stockHigh-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks)
Safety NotesRoHS compliant per manufacturerFlame rating V-0; dielectric breakdown voltage >4kV; volume resistance >10^11 Ohm-m; natural tack on one side only, remove protective foil before installation
MaterialSilicone-Based (silicone paste loaded with silver particles)Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3), 85-95% main ingredient
ConsistencyDoes not sweat/bleed oil over time; manufacturer states it is suited to high mounting pressuresHardness 5 (Shore A); 100% elongation; reworkable/reusable
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerAlphacool Silver Grease Thermal PasteEK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm
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