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Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 vs Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-1: Comparison

Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 and Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-1 differ on safety notes: Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 at Non-metallic and non-capacitive formula, marketed as safer around exposed contacts than Arctic Silver 5, Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-1 at None. They match on 6 other specifications, including compound type, electrical conductivity and recommended use.

Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 (Metal-Oxide/Ceramic-Based/Non-Conductive/Non-Metallic Formula)
ArcticArctic Silver Ceramique 2
Gelid GC-1 (Metal-Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/Original Gelid Thermal Compound)
GelidGelid Solutions Gelid GC-1

Specs

Specification
Arctic Silver Ceramique 2 (Metal-Oxide/Ceramic-Based/Non-Conductive/Non-Metallic Formula)
Arctic Silver Ceramique 2
Gelid GC-1 (Metal-Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/Original Gelid Thermal Compound)
Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-1
Compound TypeMetal-OxideMetal-Oxide
BrandArctic SilverGelid Solutions
ModelArctic Silver Ceramique 2Gelid GC-1
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size3.5g syringe (also sold in 21.5g/85g bulk tubs)3g/7g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedNot consistently published
Safety NotesNon-metallic and non-capacitive formula, marketed as safer around exposed contacts than Arctic Silver 5None
Applicator IncludedNoNo
ConsistencySmooth ceramic-particle-based pasteMid-viscosity ceramic/metal-oxide grease, largely phased out in favor of GC-2/GC-Extreme
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic Silver Ceramique 2Gelid Solutions Gelid GC-1
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