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Arctic MX-2 vs Arctic MX-6: Comparison
Arctic MX-2 and Arctic MX-6 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, 34% in favour of Arctic MX-6. They match on 4 other specifications, including compound type, electrical conductivity and safety notes.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Carbon-Based |
| Brand | Arctic | Arctic |
| Model | Arctic MX-2 | Arctic MX-6 , MX-6 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 5.6 W/mK-34% | 8.5 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g, 30g, 65g | 2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds) |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | 8+ years |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
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