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Arctic MX-2 vs Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme at 41 W/mK, 86% in favour of Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme (Liquid Metal/Conductive/100% Metal TIM)
Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedLiquid Metal
BrandArcticCoollaboratory
ModelArctic MX-2Liquid Extreme
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK-86%41 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g1g syringe/vial kit
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUHigh-end CPU/GPU, Delidded-Direct-Die
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedMulti-year lifespan once applied; not intended for frequent reapplication
Safety NotesNoneGallium-based liquid metal alloy. Will alloy with and corrode bare aluminum on contact — do not use on aluminum heatsinks, coldplates or aluminum dies/IHS. Use only on nickel-plated copper or protected surfaces, avoid skin and eye contact, and contain spills immediately.
Paste SegmentStandard PasteLiquid Metal

Price comparison

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