Alpenföhn, Arctic Cooling, Cryorig
In the following few pages, we'll show you the TIM we use. We'll also present one photo of how what you can expect material wise. Some are very fluid, and others are near gum-like. First up is the Alphenöhn thermal paste.
Alpenföhn Permafrost 2
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Name |
Thermal conductivity |
Density |
Electrically conductive |
Ease of use |
|
Alpenföhn Permafrost 2 |
13,4 W/mK |
n/a |
No |
Easy |
The first of the pastes have been packed in a blue box. The paste comes in the form of a syringe. It's grey, and its thermal conductivity is 13.4 W/mK (it's very high), whereas the density is unknown. Service life is given as five years. The recommended storage time is up to 3 years at room temperature. Spreading it is easy and hassle-free thanks to a provided spatula, a credit card and a stencil. The scope of delivery also includes a cleaning cloth. There is only a 2g variant available.
Arctic Cooling MX-5
|
Name |
Thermal conductivity |
Density |
Electrically conductive |
Ease of use |
|
Arctic Cooling MX-5 |
n/a |
3.2 g/cm³ |
No |
Medium |
MX-5 is a brand new revision of Arctic paste. It came in a blueish box, and you will find a spatula in the other version (but that is available up to 8 g, opposed to up to 50 g variant without spatula). The MX-5 is packed in a syringe containing 4g of this product. The paste is in grey. The thermal conductivity is not given (the MX-4 had 8.5 W/mK, with a density of 3.2 g / cm ^3. The manufacturer again declares that the shelf life of the paste is eight years. You can spread the MX-5 without any significant problems. This paste is not very thick, which is a big plus. There are 2, 4, 8, 20 and 50 g variants available without spatula and 2, 4, 8 with it.
Cryorig CP5
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Name |
Thermal conductivity |
Density |
Electrically conductive |
Ease of use |
Comments |
|
Cryorig CP5 |
9,3 W/mK |
2.6 g/cm³ |
No |
Hard |
Seems to be too thick |
CP5 is the best thermal paste in Cryorig offer. The thermal conductivity is 9.3 W/mK. The density is 2.6 g/cm³. You need to give quite a lot of effort to it, as CP5 is not a super easy paste to spread (as it's very thick). The compound is sold in a 4 g package. Inside you'll find a cleaning kit (alcohol pad) and a spreader.
Cryorig CP7
|
Name |
Thermal conductivity |
Density |
Electrically conductive |
Ease of use |
|
Cryorig CP7 |
8,3 W/mK |
2.6 g/cm³ |
No |
Medium |
The last one on this page is the middle of the pastes from Cryorig (as there's also CP15). CP7 has a thermal conductivity of 8.3 W/mK and a density of 2.6 g/cm³. It's easier to spread than CP5 (but that's not a great achievement overall). The compound is sold in a package of 4 g like the CP5. Inside you'll again find a cleaning kit (alcohol pad) and a spreader.
