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Arctic MX-5 vs Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano at 11 W/mK, 23% in favour of Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano (Nano-Diamond Particle Based/Non-Conductive/High-End and Overclocking Compound)
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedNano-Diamond Particle Based
BrandArcticCooler Master
ModelArctic MX-5Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano , MasterGel Maker Nano
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-23%11 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g1.5g / 4g tubes with flat-nozzle applicator
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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