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Arctic Silver 5 vs Gelid GC1: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Gelid GC1 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Gelid GC1 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 | Silicone-Based |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | Gelid |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | Gelid GC1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 8.5 W/mK-4% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | ~3.5g syringe |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Everyday CPU/GPU Cooler Installs |
| 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 |
| Curing | Burn-In Required | Non-Curing |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |