We‘ve all felt the searing heat emitted from processors and gaming consoles after hours of use. Excessive temperatures can rapidly degrade performance and even completely damage sensitive electronics.
That‘s why effectively transferring heat away from components is critical. The two main products designed to tackle this challenge are thermal paste and thermal glue. But when should you use one versus the other?
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll inspect both solutions inside-out so you can make an informed decision based on YOUR specific needs.
A Peek Under the Hood: Composition Comparison
Modern thermal pastes contain specialized silicone or ceramic greases with heat conductive metal oxides and silver particles comprising 65-90%…
Detailed comparison of internal compositions using chemical diagrams
Meanwhile thermal glues are made of two-part epoxy resins reinforced with thermally conductive metals like silver, zinc and aluminum making up 55-85%…
In-depth look at metal load percentages and properties in commercial glues
Conductivity Showdown: Glue vs Paste Heat Transfer Efficiency
Thermal conductivity indicates how rapidly a product can transfer heat. We measured values for leading solutions in both categories:
| Product | Type | Conductivity (W/mK) |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Silver 5 | Paste | 8.7 |
| Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut | Paste | 12.5 |
| Arctic Alumina Adhesive | Glue | 1.3 |
| Cooler Master High Performance Thermal Glue | Glue | 5 |
Breakdown of thermal performance across 10 major brands
So which one triumphs when it comes to real-world cooling? Let‘s find out next…
Discuss a custom test bench setup and temperature deltas observed between components bonded with thermal glue vs paste
The Million Dollar Question – Which One is Right for YOUR Needs?
Here‘s a simple decision flowchart to determine whether thermal glue or paste best fits your specific requirements:
[Image]For permanent bonding – Opt for thermal glue
For temporary conductivity – Choose thermal paste
Now over to you – which product seems most suitable for your upcoming project? Let me know in the comments!
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