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Arctic MX-4 vs Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad TGP HC3000: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad TGP HC3000 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad TGP HC3000 at 3.0 W/mK, 65% in favour of Arctic MX-4.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Bergquist Gap Pad TGP HC3000 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/3.0 W/mK)
Bergquist (Henkel) Bergquist Gap Pad TGP HC3000
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticBergquist (Henkel)
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4Gap Pad TGP HC3000
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK3.0 W/mK-65%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes8 x 16in sheet, 0.25mm-2mm thickness options
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsNo reapplication needed; reusable silicone sheet
Safety NotesNoneNon-conductive silicone pad; no special handling precautions required
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

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