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Arctic MX-7 vs Gelid GC1: Comparison

Arctic MX-7 and Gelid GC1 differ on recommended use: Arctic MX-7 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops), Gelid GC1 at Everyday CPU/GPU Cooler Installs. They match on electrical conductivity, curing and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-7 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/ULTIMATE Performance Successor to MX-6)
Arctic MX-7
Gelid GC1 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Entry-Level Gelid Compound)
Gelid GC1
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipes~3.5g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops)Everyday CPU/GPU Cooler Installs
Safety NotesNon-conductive and non-capacitive; volume resistivity 1.7x10^12 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 4.2 kV/mmNone
CuringNon-CuringNon-Curing
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-7Gelid GC1
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