ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad 120x20mm 4 Pack - 6 W/mK
ARCTIC
ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad 120x20mm 4 Pack - 6 W/mK
The ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad is a soft, compressible silicone thermal interface designed to bridge uneven surfaces and height differences between closely spaced chips. It suits anyone upgrading cooling on CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, or chipsets where manufacturing tolerances create gaps, and solves the problem of poor thermal contact without damaging sensitive components.
Why this product
Compresses to fill height differences
The 0.5 mm thickness compresses to 0.3 mm, bridging gaps of up to 0.2 mm between components with different heights due to manufacturing tolerances.
Stackable for flexible thickness
Pads can be stacked to adapt to various application requirements and different component thicknesses without sacrificing heat transfer efficiency.
Electrically insulating and safe
Contains no metal particles and is non-capacitive, so it can be used near electrical components without risk of short circuits or damage.
Cuttable to any size
Can be trimmed to fit RAM, chipsets, ICs, and other components of any shape, not just the standard 120 × 20 mm format.
Vibration damping included
Beyond thermal transfer, this pad also dampens vibration, benefiting systems where mechanical isolation is valuable.
- Dimensions120 × 20 mm
- Thickness options0.5 mm / 1.0 mm / 1.5 mm
- Thermal conductivity6 W/(m·K)
- Pack quantity4 pieces
- Operating temperature−40°C to 150°C
- ColorBlue
- Electrical propertyElectrically insulating
- SKUARC-3482
- EAN4895213703994
- Fits M.2 SSD slots, CPU sockets, GPU memory chips, and chipset ICs in desktops, laptops, and gaming consoles.
- Compatible with components operating between −40°C and 150°C.
- The 0.5 mm variant requires careful installation due to extremely low hardness; refer to the user manual before applying.
Best for
- Uneven component heights
- Sensitive or protruding components
- Custom-fit applications
- Systems needing vibration damping
Trade-offs
- Applications requiring fast installation: The extremely low hardness demands extra care and time during application, unlike stiffer pads.
- High-pressure mounting: The soft material is mouldable and compressible, not rigid, so it is unsuitable for applications where firm, non-deformable interface is required.
- Conductive thermal solutions needed: This pad is electrically insulating, so it cannot replace metal shims or conductive pads where electrical grounding is necessary.
Based on silicone and a special filler, TP-3 outperforms high-performance pads, especially when height differences of closely spaced chips typically occur due to manufacturing tolerances. The TP-3 offers excellent thermal conductivity despite extremely low hardness.
The thinner the pad, the lower the thermal resistance. The TP-3 pad with a thickness of 0.5 mm can easily be compressed to 0.3 mm and thus compensate for height differences between various components of up to 0.2 mm.
Please note that due to the extremely low hardness, the installation of the 0.5 mm pad requires extra care. Please refer to the user manual.
Heat-conducting, vibration-damping, mouldable, electrically insulating — safe and easy to use. Thanks to its good compression properties, the soft heat conduction pad is particularly gentle on components and at the same time a good heat conductor.
In addition to the standard format for M.2, the TP-3 is available in various sizes and thicknesses, which can be easily cut to the desired shape and size. This makes it ideal for RAMs, chipsets, and ICs of all kinds, which are used in PCs, laptops, consoles, graphics cards, and electronic devices in general.
The ARCTIC TP-3 is electrically insulating, non-adhesive, and easy to handle. This means that optimal and safe heat transfer can be ensured in many application areas.
The TP-3 is softer than conventional pads and therefore particularly suitable for different chip heights and possible tolerances. Thanks to their good compressibility properties, the thermal pads act as the perfect gap filler and bridge uneven surface and air gaps without stressing sensitive and protruding components.
Our thermal pads are available in a choice of 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, and 1.5 mm. The 0.5 mm variant is ideally suited as an alternative to heat-conducting foil. The pads are available in different dimensions, depending on their thickness. If required, the pads can also be independently cut to any size.
The ARCTIC TP-3 thermal pads can be stacked particularly well due to their softness and low Interfacial Contact Resistance. This allows for flexible adaptation to various application requirements and the bridging of different thicknesses without compromising the efficiency of heat transfer.
Pad specifications
| Brand | ARCTIC |
|---|---|
| Material | Silicone with special thermal filler |
| Hardness | 55 Shore OO |
| Relative density | 3.4 g/cm³ |
Performance
| Thermal conductivity | 6 W/(m·K) |
|---|---|
| Compression capability | 0.5 mm compresses to 0.3 mm |
| Gap compensation | Up to 0.2 mm height difference |
Environment & safety
| Operating temperature range | −40°C to 150°C |
|---|---|
| Flammability rating | UL 94 V-0 |
| Electrical property | Electrically insulating |
Application
| Suitable for | CPU, GPU, VRAM, SSD, chipset, laptop, console |
|---|---|
| Cuttable to size | Yes |
| Stackable | Yes |
Shipping
All our products are shipped from the United Kingdom within 24 to 48 hours of purchase. See our Shipping and Returns page for full details.
Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.