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Arctic MX-5 vs Arctic TP-1: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Arctic TP-1 differ on recommended use: Arctic MX-5 at CPU/GPU/Console Coolers, Arctic TP-1 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers).

Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
ArcticArctic MX-5
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
ArcticArctic TP-1

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
Arctic TP-1
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, sold in 4-pad packs
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers)
Safety NotesNoneNon-adhesive, electrically insulating, no metal particles, not capacitive - safe even in contact with electrical components
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-5Arctic TP-1
Arctic StoreView on Arctic Store
AmazonView on Amazon

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