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Arctic MX-6 vs StarTech SILVGREASE1: Comparison

Arctic MX-6 and StarTech SILVGREASE1 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, StarTech SILVGREASE1 at 3.195 W/mK, 62% in favour of Arctic MX-6. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
Arctic MX-6
StarTech SILVGREASE1 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic-Silicone/Non-Conductive/3.195 W/mK/Re-Sealable IT Syringe)
StarTech SILVGREASE1
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedMetal Oxide/Ceramic-Silicone
BrandArcticStarTech
ModelArctic MX-6 , MX-6StarTech SILVGREASE1
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK3.195 W/mK-62%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes1.5g re-sealable syringe (also 5-pack, 20g tube)
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds)IT Technician/Reseller CPU-GPU Servicing
Reapplication Interval8+ yearsNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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