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Arctic MX-2 vs Arctic Silver Ceramique 2: Comparison
Arctic MX-2 and Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 differ on compound type: Arctic MX-2 at Carbon-Based, Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 at Metal-Oxide. They match on 4 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, recommended use and reapplication interval.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Metal-Oxide |
| Brand | Arctic | Arctic Silver |
| Model | Arctic MX-2 | Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g, 30g, 65g | 3.5g syringe (also sold in 21.5g/85g bulk tubs) |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | Not consistently published |
| Safety Notes | None | Non-metallic and non-capacitive formula, marketed as safer around exposed contacts than Arctic Silver 5 |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic MX-2 | Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Silver | View on Arctic Silver |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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