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Arctic Silver 5 vs EK-TIM Ectotherm: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and EK-TIM Ectotherm separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, EK-TIM Ectotherm at 8.5 W/mK, 4% in favour of Arctic Silver 5. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Metal Oxide/Ceramic Hybrid |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | EKWB |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | EK-TIM Ectotherm |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 8.5 W/mK-4% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 1g and 5g syringes |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Custom Loop/AIO Builders, GPU Water Blocks |
| Reapplication Interval | Periodic reapplication recommended due to curing/drying behavior | Not consistently published |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |