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Arctic MX-4 vs Prolimatech PK-3 Nano Aluminum: Comparison
Arctic MX-4 and Prolimatech PK-3 Nano Aluminum separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Prolimatech PK-3 Nano Aluminum at 11.2 W/mK, 24% in favour of Prolimatech PK-3 Nano Aluminum. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Aluminum Nano-Particle |
| Brand | Arctic | Prolimatech |
| Model | Arctic MX-4 , MX-4 | Prolimatech PK-3 Nano Aluminum , PK-3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.5 W/mK-24% | 11.2 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes | 1.5g / 5g / 30g tubes |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget) | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU |
| Reapplication Interval | Up to 8 years | Verify manufacturer-rated interval |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
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