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Arctic MX-7 vs EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm: Comparison

Arctic MX-7 and EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm differ on operating temperature: Arctic MX-7 at -50C to 250C continuous use temperature, EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm at -55C to +200C, which puts EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm ahead on that measure.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-7 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/ULTIMATE Performance Successor to MX-6)
Arctic MX-7
EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm (120x24mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)
EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipesType G, 120 x 24 x 2.0mm
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops)High-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks)
Safety NotesNon-conductive and non-capacitive; volume resistivity 1.7x10^12 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 4.2 kV/mmFlame rating V-0; dielectric breakdown voltage >4kV; volume resistance >10^11 Ohm-m; natural tack on one side only, remove protective foil before installation
Density2.9 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
MaterialCarbon-BasedAluminum Oxide (Al2O3), 85-95% main ingredient
Operating Temperature-50C to 250C continuous use temperature-55C to +200C
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad
Min Operating Temp-50 C-55 C
Max Operating Temp250 C200 C

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-7EK Thermal PAD G 2.0mm
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