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Arctic MX-5 vs StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20 at 1.066 W/mK, 87% in favour of Arctic MX-5. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
StarTech HEATGREASE20 (Ceramic-Silicone/Non-Conductive/20g Tube/Budget Bulk Compound)
StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20
BrandArcticStarTech.com
ModelArctic MX-5HEATGREASE20
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK1.066 W/mK-87%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g20g tube
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNoneRoHS compliant; Bleed <0.05% at 200°C/24h; Evaporation <0.001% at 200°C/24h
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-5StarTech.com StarTech HEATGREASE20
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