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Arctic Silver 5 vs Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme at 41 W/mK, 78% in favour of Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Liquid Metal |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | Coollaboratory |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | Liquid Extreme |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK-78% | 41 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Conductive |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 1g syringe/vial kit |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | High-end CPU/GPU, Delidded-Direct-Die |
| Reapplication Interval | Periodic reapplication recommended due to curing/drying behavior | Multi-year lifespan once applied; not intended for frequent reapplication |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | Gallium-based liquid metal alloy. Will alloy with and corrode bare aluminum on contact — do not use on aluminum heatsinks, coldplates or aluminum dies/IHS. Use only on nickel-plated copper or protected surfaces, avoid skin and eye contact, and contain spills immediately. |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Liquid Metal |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic Silver 5 | Coollaboratory Liquid Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Coollaboratory | View on Coollaboratory | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Performance-PCs | View on Performance-PCs |
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