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Two black square thermal pads 100x100x0.5mm

Thermal Grizzly

Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Advance 100x100x0.5mm thermal pad 2-pack

SKU CH-7JEG-3Q74S

High-compressibility thermal pad for SSDs and GPUs, 100x100x0.5mm, electrically non-conductive, two-pack

  • Key featuresThermal Grizzly Minus Pad Basic thermal pads are part of the
  • Improved thermal conductivity for better SSD and GPU cooling
  • Higher compressibility ensures full contact on uneven surfaces
  • Electrically non-conductive material prevents short circuits on sensitive electronics
  • 100 x 100 mm sheets fit a wide range of components
  • Two pads included for multiple installations or spare

Minus Pad Advance 100x100x0.5mm

This twin-pack supplies two black thermal pads measuring 100 x 100 mm with a 0.5 mm thickness. They are designed for SSDs, GPU coolers, water blocks and voltage-regulator modules. The electrically non-conductive material prevents short circuits on exposed circuitry. Builders upgrading laptop or desktop cooling will find the size convenient.

Installing and common issues

Peel the protective films, place a pad on the component and press the heatsink down; the pad conforms to uneven surfaces thanks to its higher compressibility. Misalignment is the usual problem — once the pad touches the die it bonds quickly and cannot be repositioned without tearing. Cutting a pad to a smaller shape is possible with a sharp blade but wastes the second piece.

Check before ordering

Verify that the gap between your chip and cooler matches the 0.5 mm pad height; a thicker or thinner gap will reduce contact pressure. Ensure the mating surfaces are clean and free of old paste or pad residue. Confirm the 100 x 100 mm dimensions cover the entire die area you intend to cool.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameThermal Grizzly
Model nameTG-MP-A-100-100-05-2
Part numberTG-MP-A-100-100-05-2

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 0.5 mm Minus Pad Advance is working as intended after I install it on my SSD or GPU?

After fitting the pad you should see noticeably lower component temperatures under load and the pad will have compressed evenly to fill the gap between the die and cooler.

What does the 2-pack contain and is anything else required to use the 100 x 100 mm pads?

The pack includes two black Minus Pad Advance sheets measuring 100 x 100 x 0.5 mm; no additional materials are needed — just cut to size and apply.

Which Minus Pad version should I choose for my build — Basic, Advance or Pro?

Choose Advance when you want better thermal conductivity and higher compressibility than Basic but do not need the maximum performance of the Pro series.

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