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Arctic MX-5 vs Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme at 73 W/mK, 88% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme (Liquid Metal/Conductive/73 W/mK/Built for Larger Dies)
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedLiquid Metal
BrandArcticThermal Grizzly
ModelArctic MX-5Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme , Conductonaut Extreme
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-88%73 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingConductive
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g1g syringe
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersDelidded-Direct-Die (GPU and vertical mounting)
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedLong-lasting once applied
Safety NotesNoneLiquid metal: electrically conductive; do not use near exposed aluminum or bare-die edges
Paste SegmentStandard PasteLiquid Metal

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