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Arctic Silver 5 vs be quiet! DC2: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and be quiet! DC2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, be quiet! DC2 at 7.5 W/mK, 16% in favour of Arctic Silver 5. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Carbon-Based |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | be quiet! |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | be quiet! DC2 , DC2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 7.5 W/mK-16% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 3g tube |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds) |
| Reapplication Interval | Periodic reapplication recommended due to curing/drying behavior | Verify manufacturer-rated interval |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
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