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Arctic MX-2 vs EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm at 3.5 W/mK, 37% in favour of Arctic MX-2.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm (120x16mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)
EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK3.5 W/mK-37%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g, 30g, 65gType F, 120 x 16 x 1.5mm
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUHigh-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks)
Safety NotesNoneFlame 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

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