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Arctic MX-6 vs be quiet! DC2 Pro: Comparison
Arctic MX-6 and be quiet! DC2 Pro separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, be quiet! DC2 Pro at 80 W/mK, 89% in favour of be quiet! DC2 Pro.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Liquid Metal |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | Arctic MX-6 , MX-6 | be quiet! DC2 Pro , DC2 Pro |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.5 W/mK-89% | 80 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Conductive (short-circuit risk) |
| Package Size | 2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes | Applicator kit (ml/g pending verification) |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds) | Delidded-Direct-Die (experienced builders only) |
| Reapplication Interval | 8+ years | Long-lasting; requires careful reapplication |
| Safety Notes | None | Liquid metal: electrically conductive; do not use near exposed aluminum or bare-die edges |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Liquid Metal |
| Spec Score | 6.8 | 4.1 |
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