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Alphacool Subzero vs Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-Extreme: Comparison

Alphacool Subzero and Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Subzero at 16 W/mK, Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-Extreme at 8.5 W/mK, 47% in favour of Alphacool Subzero. They match on 4 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, reapplication interval and safety notes.

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Subzero (High-Performance Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/16 W/mK)
Alphacool Subzero
Gelid GC-Extreme (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Non-Corrosive/8.5 W/mK)
Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-Extreme
Compound TypeHigh-Performance Silicone-BasedCarbon-Based
BrandAlphacoolGelid Solutions
ModelAlphacool Subzero , SubzeroGelid GC-Extreme , GC-Extreme
Thermal Conductivity16 W/mK8.5 W/mK-47%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1g / 3.5g / 20g tubes3.5g / 10g tubes
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalVerify manufacturer-rated intervalVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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