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Alphacool Subzero vs Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut: Comparison

Alphacool Subzero and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Subzero at 16 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut at 73 W/mK, 78% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut.

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Subzero (High-Performance Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/16 W/mK)
Alphacool Subzero
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut (Liquid Metal/80+ W/mK/Electrically Conductive/Experienced Builders Only)
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut
Compound TypeHigh-Performance Silicone-BasedLiquid Metal (Gallium-based)
BrandAlphacoolThermal Grizzly
ModelAlphacool Subzero , SubzeroThermal Grizzly Conductonaut , Conductonaut
Thermal Conductivity16 W/mK-78%73 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive (short-circuit risk)
Package Size1g / 3.5g / 20g tubes1g syringe
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)Delidded-Direct-Die (experienced builders only)
Reapplication IntervalVerify manufacturer-rated intervalLong-lasting but requires careful reapplication
Safety NotesNoneReacts with aluminum; do not use on bare aluminum coldplates or near exposed components
Paste SegmentStandard PasteLiquid Metal

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