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Arctic MX-4 vs StarTech SILVGREASE1: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and StarTech SILVGREASE1 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, StarTech SILVGREASE1 at 3.195 W/mK, 62% in favour of Arctic MX-4. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
ArcticArctic MX-4
StarTech SILVGREASE1 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic-Silicone/Non-Conductive/3.195 W/mK/Re-Sealable IT Syringe)
StarTechStarTech SILVGREASE1

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
StarTech SILVGREASE1 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic-Silicone/Non-Conductive/3.195 W/mK/Re-Sealable IT Syringe)
StarTech SILVGREASE1
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedMetal Oxide/Ceramic-Silicone
BrandArcticStarTech
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4StarTech SILVGREASE1
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK3.195 W/mK-62%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes1.5g re-sealable syringe (also 5-pack, 20g tube)
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)IT Technician/Reseller CPU-GPU Servicing
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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