ARCTIC TP-3 Premium Performance Wärmeleitpad 120 × 20 × 1,0 mm (4er-Pack): Sehr weiches, elektrisch isolierendes Pad für sicheren Wärmetransfer zwischen Bauteil und Kühler. Es füllt Unebenheiten und kleine Luftspalte als Gap Filler, dämpft Vibrationen und lässt sich sauber zuschneiden. Dank hoher Kompressibilität ist es auch stapelbar, ohne spürbaren Leistungsverlust. Dauerbetrieb -40 bis 150 °C ? ideal für GPU/VRAM, VRM, M.2-SSDs und Chipsets im PC.
Kurzinfo: ARCTIC TP-3 - Thermo-Pad - Blau (Packung mit 4) Gruppe Systemzubehör Hersteller ARCTIC Hersteller Art. Nr. ACTPD00056A Modell TP-3 EAN/UPC 4895213703994 Hauptmerkmale Produkttyp Thermo-Pad Packungsmenge 4 (Spezifikationen gelten für einen Artikel) Farbe Blau Abmessungen (Breite x Tiefe x Höhe) 12 cm x 2 cm Funktionen 55 Shore OO Härte, 76 kV/mm Durchschlagspannung Ausführliche Details Allgemein Packungsmenge 4 (Spezifikationen gelten für einen Artikel) Produkttyp Thermo-Pad Breite 12 cm Tiefe 2 cm Dicke 1 mm Transportabmessungen (B x T x H)/Gewicht 14 cm x 9.5 cm x 0.2 cm / 43 g Farbe Blau Verschiedenes Leistungsmerkmale 55 Shore OO Härte, 76 kV/mm Durchschlagspannung Kennzeichnung RoHS, UL 94 V-0 Umgebungsbedingungen Min Betriebstemperatur -40 °C Max. Betriebstemperatur 150 °C
The ARCTIC Thermal Pad 120×20 mm (1.0 mm) 4-pack from Arctic is a high-quality, electrically non-conductive thermal interface solution designed to optimize heat transfer between electronic components and their cooling elements. Each pad in this pack measures 120 mm in length, 20 mm in width and 1.0 mm in thickness, making it especially suitable for larger contact areas or for cutting into custom shapes. The pads are intended to fill microscopic gaps and uneven surfaces between chips (such as VRAM, VRM modules, chipsets or other ICs) and heat sinks or cooling plates, significantly improving thermal conductivity compared to air gaps or poorly matched interfaces.
Technically, ARCTIC thermal pads are designed to combine good thermal conductivity with ease of handling. Unlike thermal paste, pads offer a clean, solid form factor that can be easily positioned and, in many cases, reused if removed carefully. The 1.0 mm thickness provides a practical compromise between flexibility and contact pressure: it is thick enough to compensate for minor height differences or tolerances between components and coolers, while still ensuring a stable, low-resistance thermal path. The 120×20 mm format allows the user to cut the pad to the exact size needed for specific components, which is particularly useful in custom PC builds, GPU and motherboard cooling, console maintenance or compact systems where standard pads may not fit perfectly.
In terms of application, the ARCTIC Thermal Pad 1.0 mm is ideal for use on memory modules (VRAM), voltage regulator modules (VRM), MOSFETs, power stages, chipsets, SSD controllers and other surface-mounted components that require reliable heat dissipation to maintain performance and longevity. It is commonly used when upgrading or maintaining graphics card cooling, replacing aged or degraded stock pads on GPUs or mainboards, or improving the thermal performance of compact, thermally stressed systems such as mini-PCs, HTPCs, NUCs or gaming laptops (where design allows). Due to its solid and compliant structure, the pad can bridge slight gaps between the component and the cooler without excessive pressure, reducing the risk of mechanical stress.
The main advantages of this product include its simplicity of use, its flexibility and the increased reliability it brings to the cooling system. Installing a thermal pad is generally less messy and easier than applying thermal paste, especially on multiple small components. The pads help to keep component temperatures lower and more stable, which can lead to fewer thermal throttling events, more consistent performance and potentially longer component life. Because they are electrically non-conductive, they reduce the risk of short circuits in case of accidental contact with adjacent components. The 4-pack configuration ensures that the user has sufficient material for multiple devices or future maintenance, which is particularly attractive for enthusiasts, system integrators or repair technicians.
Arctic, the manufacturer, is an established brand in the PC cooling and accessories market, known for CPU coolers, case fans, thermal compounds and thermal pads. The company focuses on effective, reliable and user-friendly cooling solutions and has built a reputation for offering a good balance between performance and cost. While specific sustainability programs or certifications for this exact product are not detailed here, Arctic as a company has in general positioned itself as attentive to energy efficiency and long-term reliability in its cooling solutions. Products that improve cooling can indirectly contribute to more efficient operation of electronic devices, as systems running at lower temperatures can work more reliably and may avoid premature failures, thereby helping to reduce electronic waste over time.
By choosing a durable thermal pad solution such as the ARCTIC Thermal Pad 120×20 mm (1.0 mm) 4-pack, customers support a cooling strategy that favors maintenance and upgrading over complete replacement of hardware. Replacing worn thermal interfaces on existing components instead of discarding them can help extend the useful life of devices and reduce the environmental footprint associated with manufacturing new electronics. In this way, the purchasing customer not only improves the performance and reliability of their own system but also contributes--within the scope of their possibilities--to a more resource-conscious and sustainable use of electronic equipment.