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Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond vs Gelid GC-2: Comparison

Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond and Gelid GC-2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond at 11 W/mK, Gelid GC-2 at 3.9 W/mK, 65% in favour of Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond. They match on electrical conductivity, reapplication interval and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Nano-Diamond Blend/Mess-Free Application)
Antec Formula 7 Nano Diamond
Gelid GC-2 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/Largely Phased-Out Mid-Tier)
Gelid GC-2
Compound TypeCarbon-Based (Nano-Diamond)Metal Oxide/Ceramic
BrandAntecGelid
ModelAntec Formula 7 Nano DiamondGelid GC-2
Thermal Conductivity11 W/mK3.9 W/mK-65%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g syringe3.5g/7g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (Air/Liquid Coolers)Mainstream CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneLargely discontinued at retail; verify stock freshness
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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