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Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 vs Arctic TP-1: Comparison

Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 and Arctic TP-1 differ on recommended use: Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, Arctic TP-1 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers).

Specs

Specification
Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 (Metal-Oxide/Ceramic-Based/Non-Conductive/Non-Metallic Formula)
Arctic Silver Ceramique 2
Arctic TP-1 (APT2012) (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/Ultra-Soft Entry-Level Gap Filler)
Arctic TP-1
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size3.5g syringe (also sold in 21.5g/85g bulk tubs)120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, sold in 4-pad packs
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU (RAM heatsinks, chipsets, single-board computers)
Safety NotesNon-metallic and non-capacitive formula, marketed as safer around exposed contacts than Arctic Silver 5Non-adhesive, electrically insulating, no metal particles, not capacitive - safe even in contact with electrical components
Applicator IncludedNoNone
ConsistencySmooth ceramic-particle-based paste20 Shore OO hardness - very soft, conforms easily to uneven surfaces
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic Silver Ceramique 2Arctic TP-1
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Arctic StoreView on Arctic Store
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