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Arctic Silver 5 vs StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE at 3.195 W/mK, 64% in favour of Arctic Silver 5. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic Silver | StarTech.com |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 3.195 W/mK-64% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 5 x 1.5g re-sealable syringes (7.5g total) |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU (best suited for CPUs with TDP up to 65W) |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | CE and RoHS certified |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic Silver 5 | StarTech.com StarTech SILV5-THERMAL-PASTE |
|---|---|---|
| StarTech.com | View on StarTech.com |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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