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Two grey rectangular thermal pads 120 by 20 by 1 millimetres on a light surface

Alphacool

Alphacool Apex Soft Thermal Pad 14W/mK 120x20x1mm 2pcs Grey 13022

SKU CH-RQ6H-JY97E

High-conductivity 14 W/mK thermal pads measuring 120x20x1 mm, supplied as a pair for VRM and component cooling

  • Key featuresThe Apex Soft are Alphacool's high-end solution in the range
  • High-end thermal pad approaching paste performance with 14 W/mK conductivity
  • Soft consistency nests to components reducing pressure on delicate VRMs and PCBs
  • Material resists drying out maintaining long-term heat transfer without hardening
  • Pre-cut 120x20x1 mm sheets protect voltage converters and memory modules
  • Two-piece pack with protective foil for clean, fray-free custom trimming

Alphacool Apex Soft Thermal Pad 14W/mK

The Alphacool Apex Soft is a high-end thermal pad designed for DIY cooling tasks. It uses a soft material that behaves similarly to thermal paste, filling microscopic gaps between components and heatsinks. Each piece measures 120 by 20 by 1 millimetres and the pack contains two pads.

Builders needing conformable gap filling

Enthusiasts who want a pad that conforms tightly to uneven surfaces such as voltage regulators or memory modules will benefit from the soft consistency. It reduces mechanical pressure on delicate PCBs while improving heat transfer. Users who prefer a firmer pad or require a different thickness or thermal conductivity rating should consider other options.

Two pads at 14W/mK conductivity

The 14 W/mK rating provides strong thermal performance for small components like VRMs, VRAM chips or chipset heatsinks. Two pads give enough material for multiple small areas or a single larger block after trimming. The pads can be cut to size with scissors while the protective foil remains in place, and the material does not dry out or harden over time.

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Specifications

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Brand nameAlphacool
Model name4250197130226

Questions about this item

What size gap does the 1 mm thick Alphacool Apex Soft pad fill between my GPU and heatsink?

The pad is 1 mm thick and 120 mm by 20 mm, so it bridges a 1 mm gap over that area; trim the sheet with scissors while the protective foil is still on to match your exact component layout.

Will the 14 W/mK conductivity of these pads handle the VRMs on my older graphics card without bending the PCB?

Yes, the soft consistency conforms to uneven VRM heights and spreads pressure evenly, reducing the risk of PCB flex while delivering much higher heat transfer than standard pads.

How can I verify the pads are performing correctly after installation?

Monitor VRM or memory temperatures under load; they should run noticeably cooler than with standard pads and stay stable over time because the material does not dry out or harden.

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