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Arctic MX-1 vs EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm: Comparison

Arctic MX-1 and EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm differ on recommended use: Arctic MX-1 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (originally bundled with Arctic Cooling Freezer 4/7/64 and Accelero coolers, rated for all AMD and Intel platforms of its era), EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm at High-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks).

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-1 (Legacy Non-Conductive Paste, Original Arctic Cooling Freezer-Series Bundle Compound)
Arctic MX-1
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
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (originally bundled with Arctic Cooling Freezer 4/7/64 and Accelero coolers, rated for all AMD and Intel platforms of its era)High-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks)
Safety NotesContains no metal particles - electrically non-conductive and non-capacitiveFlame rating V-0; dielectric breakdown voltage >4kV; volume resistance >10^11 Ohm-m; natural tack on one side only, remove protective foil before installation
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-1EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm
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