ARCTIC TP-4 Premium Performance Thermal Pad, Grey, Density 3.4 g/cm³, Height 1 mm

The ARCTIC TP-4 Premium Performance Thermal Pad is a high-quality grey thermal interface material designed to improve heat dissipation between electronic components and coolers. With a density of 3.4 g/cm³ and a height of 1 mm, this pad efficiently fills microscopic gaps, ensuring optimal thermal conductivity. Ideal for use with graphics cards, processors, and various motherboards, it provides reliable cooling performance and prevents overheating during intensive system operations.

Advantages

This silicone-based thermal pad combines high thermal conductivity with extremely low hardness, allowing it to reliably compensate for manufacturing tolerances between chips. It is electrically insulating and non-adhesive, making it safe and easy to handle during installation. Depending on the mounting pressure, the material can be compressed to up to 60% of its original thickness to minimize thermal resistance. It adapts smoothly to varying chip heights, air gaps, and uneven surfaces, and multiple pads can be stacked together without performance loss. Furthermore, it is flexible, vibration-dampening, and can be easily cut to custom sizes.

Suitable for

• Improving heat dissipation on graphics cards and GPUs
• Cooling processors, chipsets, and RAM modules
• Use in laptops, gaming consoles, and various motherboards
• Bridging gaps and uneven surfaces on electronic components

When it may not be suitable

This thermal pad may not be suitable for applications requiring a rigid mounting gap where the exact original thickness must be strictly maintained without compression. It is also not intended to replace thermal paste in direct-die applications where extremely thin, liquid-based interfaces are specifically required by the hardware manufacturer.

Key specifications

• Type: Thermal pad
• Density: 3.4 g/cm³
• Colour: Grey
• Width: 100 mm
• Depth: 100 mm
• Height: 1 mm
• Quantity: 1 piece per pack

How to use

Ensure the target electronic components and cooler surfaces are completely clean, dry, and free from dust or old thermal material before installation. Measure the required dimensions of the component and cut the thermal pad to the appropriate size using scissors if necessary. Remove any protective liners from the pad and place it carefully onto the target chip or surface. Mount the cooler directly on top, ensuring even pressure is applied so the pad can adapt to the surface contours and compress correctly for optimal thermal contact.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify that the 1 mm thickness matches the required gap between your component and the cooler
• Check the surface dimensions to ensure the 100 x 100 mm size is sufficient for your application
• Confirm whether cutting the pad to multiple smaller pieces is necessary for your specific setup

Usage recommendations

For the best thermal performance and reliable heat transfer, handle the pad carefully to avoid contamination, ensure correct thickness matching to prevent excessive mounting pressure, and verify that the components are powered off before installation.