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Arctic MX-2 vs Gelid Solutions Gelid GP-Extreme Pad: Comparison
Arctic MX-2 and Gelid Solutions Gelid GP-Extreme Pad separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Gelid Solutions Gelid GP-Extreme Pad at 12 W/mK, 53% in favour of Gelid Solutions Gelid GP-Extreme Pad. They match on electrical conductivity and safety notes.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Silicone-Based Pad |
| Brand | Arctic | Gelid Solutions |
| Model | Arctic MX-2 | Gelid GP-Extreme Pad , GP-Extreme Pad |
| Thermal Conductivity | 5.6 W/mK-53% | 12 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g, 30g, 65g | 80x40mm sheets, 1.0mm/1.5mm thickness |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU | Laptop-Thin-GPU (GPU VRAM/VRM and motherboard chipset gap-filling) |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | Long-term stable, not a wear item |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Pad |
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