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Arctic Silver 5 vs Thermaltake TG-30: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Thermaltake TG-30 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Thermaltake TG-30 at 4.5 W/mK, 49% in favour of Arctic Silver 5. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 4.5 W/mK-49% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 4.0g syringe |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | Non-electrically conductive |
| Pump-Out Resistance | Medium | High |
| Curing | Burn-In Required | Non-Curing |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |
| Spec Score | 6.0 | 6.2 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic Silver 5 | Thermaltake TG-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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