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Arctic MX-4 vs Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum at 10.2 W/mK, 17% in favour of Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum (Aluminum Nano-Particle/Non-Conductive/Premium Grade/10.2 W/mK)
Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum
BrandArcticProlimatech
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4PK-1
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-17%10.2 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes1.5g, 5g, 30g syringe options
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNoneNon-electronically conductive, non-corrosive
Pump-Out ResistanceMediumHigh
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste
Spec Score6.14.6

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-4Prolimatech PK-1 Nano Aluminum
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