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Arctic MX-6 vs Gelid GC1: Comparison

Arctic MX-6 and Gelid GC1 differ on compound type: Arctic MX-6 at Carbon-Based, Gelid GC1 at Silicone-Based. They match on 5 other specifications, including thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and safety notes.

Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
ArcticArctic MX-6
Gelid GC1 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Entry-Level Gelid Compound)
GelidGelid GC1

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
Arctic MX-6
Gelid GC1 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Entry-Level Gelid Compound)
Gelid GC1
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based
BrandArcticGelid
ModelArctic MX-6 , MX-6Gelid GC1
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK8.5 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes~3.5g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds)Everyday CPU/GPU Cooler Installs
Reapplication Interval8+ yearsNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
CuringNon-CuringNon-Curing
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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