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Arctic MX-2 vs Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme at 73 W/mK, 92% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme (Liquid Metal/Conductive/73 W/mK/Built for Larger Dies)
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedLiquid Metal
BrandArcticThermal Grizzly
ModelArctic MX-2Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme , Conductonaut Extreme
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK-92%73 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g1g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUDelidded-Direct-Die (GPU and vertical mounting)
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedLong-lasting once applied
Safety NotesNoneLiquid metal: electrically conductive; do not use near exposed aluminum or bare-die edges
Paste SegmentStandard PasteLiquid Metal

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