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Arctic MX-5 vs Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad: Comparison
Arctic MX-5 and Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad differ on compound type: Arctic MX-5 at Carbon-Based, Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad at Liquid Metal Pad.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Liquid Metal Pad |
| Brand | Arctic | Coollaboratory |
| Model | Arctic MX-5 | Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad , Liquid MetalPad |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Conductive |
| Package Size | 2g, 4g, 8g, 20g | Pre-cut pad, sized per CPU/GPU model |
| Recommended Use | CPU/GPU/Console Coolers | Delidded-Direct-Die (controlled liquid metal application) |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | Verify manufacturer-rated interval |
| Safety Notes | None | Liquid metal: electrically conductive; do not use near exposed aluminum or bare-die edges |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Liquid Metal |
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