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Arctic MX-2 vs Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20 at 2.4 W/mK, 57% in favour of Arctic MX-2.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/2.4 W/mK)
Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad 2500S20
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticBergquist (Henkel)
ModelArctic MX-2Gap Pad 2500S20
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK2.4 W/mK-57%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g8 x 16in reinforced sheet, multiple thicknesses
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedNo reapplication needed; reusable reinforced silicone sheet
Safety NotesNoneNon-conductive silicone pad; no special handling precautions required
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

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