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r/pcmasterrace • … • u/Tyr_Kukulkan

IC Graphite alternatives?

I have been using graphite thermal pads for test benches for a few years now but my current small stock of pads is starting to show wear and tear. I have mostly used IC Graphite 40x40mm pads and a Thermal Grizzly Carbonaught 38x38mm pads.

The IC Graphite pads are much more durable than the Carbonaught pads. My single Carbonaught pad started falling apart after just one use as it is incredibly fragile. This is concerning as it is electrically conductive and sheds if not treated with extreme care.

I considered Kryosheets but they are do not appear to be reusable. They seem to be compressible graphite thermal pads that are single use only.

Looking at overall availability of the IC Graphite pads I'd say they have been discontinued. I cannot find them in stock anywhere that will deliver to the UK. I can find plenty of places from which to buy Carbonaught pads but they are so fragile that it has put me off using them.

The IC Graphite pads are reported to be cut Panasonic EYGS091207. This appears to have been discontinued by Panasonic though, which would explain availability.

Anyone know of decent alternatives?

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