be quiet!

be quiet! DC2

Model:: be quiet! DC2
Compound Type:: Carbon-Based
Thermal Conductivity:: 7.5 W/mK (brand states >7.5)
Electrical Conductivity:: Non-Conductive
Package Size:: 3g tube
Recommended Use:: Mainstream CPU/GPU
Reapplication Interval:: Verify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety Notes:: None

Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more

Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

Manufacturer: be quiet! Last updated: September 10, 2026

be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK) Review

DC2 moves up from DC1 with a manufacturer-published conductivity floor of 7.5 W/mK, giving builders an actual number to compare against Arctic's MX line rather than relying on general positioning alone. It stays in the mainstream-to-upper-mid bracket, one step below be quiet!'s liquid metal DC2 Pro.

Thermal Performance and Conductivity

Rated above 7.5 W/mK, DC2 sits close to Arctic MX-4 and MX-6's 8.5 W/mK, placing it firmly in the mainstream-to-upper-mid performance bracket.

Compound Type and Composition

A carbon-based compound, one tier up from DC1 in be quiet!'s own lineup, without the electrical conductivity risk of the brand's liquid metal DC2 Pro.

Application and Consistency

DC2 applies with a standard, workable consistency similar to other carbon-based pastes in this conductivity range.

Electrical Safety

Fully non-conductive, with no short-circuit risk, a meaningful contrast to be quiet!'s own DC2 Pro liquid metal formula.

Longevity and Pump-Out Resistance

Manufacturer-rated interval isn't consistently published. Confirm against current be quiet! documentation before publishing a specific timeframe.

Comparison to Sibling Products

Against be quiet!'s own DC1, covered elsewhere on this site, DC2's published conductivity floor makes it the easier paste to compare directly against Arctic MX-4 and MX-6. Against DC2 Pro, DC2 trades roughly 10x lower conductivity for a fully non-conductive, beginner-safe formula.

Who This Paste Is Actually For

Mainstream to upper-mid CPU and GPU builds wanting a verified conductivity number in the Arctic MX-4/MX-6 range.

Builders inside be quiet!'s ecosystem who want a step up from DC1 without moving to liquid metal.

Not for: Extreme overclocking or delidded CPU builds, where DC2 Pro's liquid metal formula delivers meaningfully more headroom.

Not for: Builders uncomfortable with any conductivity ambiguity; DC1 and DC2 differ mainly in that DC2's number is published.

Pending Verification

Reapplication Interval: Manufacturer-rated interval not consistently published.

Specifications

Identity and form

Brand	be quiet!
Model	be quiet! DC2 , DC2

Compound Type	Carbon-Based
Thermal Conductivity	7.5 W/mK
Electrical Conductivity	Insulating
Package Size	3g tube
Recommended Use	Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds)
Reapplication Interval	Verify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety Notes	None
Paste Segment	Standard Paste

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Mainstream to upper-mid CPU and GPU builds wanting a verified conductivity number in the Arctic MX-4/MX-6 range.
Builders inside be quiet!'s ecosystem who want a step up from DC1 without moving to liquid metal.

Not for

Extreme overclocking or delidded CPU builds, where DC2 Pro's liquid metal formula delivers meaningfully more headroom.
Builders uncomfortable with any conductivity ambiguity; DC1 and DC2 differ mainly in that DC2's number is published.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK)?

The be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK) is a thermal paste from be quiet!. Key specs: Compound Type Carbon-Based, Thermal Conductivity 7.5, Electrical Conductivity Non-Conductive, Package Size 3g tube, Recommended Use Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds).

Will the be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK) work with my current setup?

The be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK) lists Thermal Conductivity is 7.5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK) best suited to?

It suits mainstream to upper-mid cpu and gpu builds wanting a verified conductivity number in the arctic mx-4/mx-6 range., builders inside be quiet!'s ecosystem who want a step up from dc1 without moving to liquid metal..

What are the drawbacks of the be quiet! DC2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Rated Above 7.5 W/mK)?

It is a poor fit for extreme overclocking or delidded cpu builds, where dc2 pro's liquid metal formula delivers meaningfully more headroom., builders uncomfortable with any conductivity ambiguity; dc1 and dc2 differ mainly in that dc2's number is published..