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Grey square thermal pad 100 by 100 by 1mm with protective foil

Alphacool

Alphacool Apex Soft Thermal Pad 11W/mK 100x100x1mm Grey 13019

SKU CH-NA25-CJF2R

High-end thermal pad with 11 W/mK conductivity, sized 100 x 100 x 1 mm, stays soft without drying out

  • FeaturesThe Apex Soft are Alphacool's high-end solution in the range
  • High thermal conductivity of 11W/mK for efficient heat transfer
  • Soft material conforms to components like thermal paste for better contact
  • Resists drying out, maintaining performance longer than standard pads
  • Easy to cut to size with scissors while foil remains on
  • 100x100x1mm dimensions suit VRMs, voltage converters and similar components

Alphacool Apex Soft Thermal Pad 11W/mK

The Alphacool Apex Soft thermal pad is a high-end DIY cooling component designed for enthusiasts who need reliable heat transfer on small components. Its soft consistency allows it to nestle closely against voltage converters, VRMs or memory modules without applying excessive pressure that could bend a PCB. The material behaves similarly to thermal paste while remaining a solid pad.

Thermal conductivity 11W/mK and long-term stability

Rated at 11W/mK thermal conductivity, the pad fills microscopic gaps effectively to move heat from the component to the heatsink. Unlike conventional silicone pads, the Apex Soft material does not dry out or harden over time, so its performance remains consistent across extended use. This prevents the rapid degradation typical of standard pads.

100x100x1mm sheet with protective foil

The pad measures 100x100x1mm and is supplied with a protective foil that stays on during cutting. You can trim it to shape with ordinary scissors as easily as paper, and the cut edges stay clean without fraying. The grey colour makes the material easy to see against dark circuit boards during installation.

Highlights

  • High thermal conductivity of 11W/mK for efficient heat transfer
  • Soft material conforms to components like thermal paste for better contact
  • Resists drying out, maintaining performance longer than standard pads
  • Easy to cut to size with scissors while foil remains on
  • 100x100x1mm dimensions suit VRMs, voltage converters and similar components

Specifications

BrandAlphacool
Model4250197130196
FeaturesThe Apex Soft are Alphacool's high-end solution in the range of thermal pads. Due to their outstanding properties, they can almost be compared to a thermal paste. The Apex Soft thermal pads nestle much better to components, which contributes to a significant improvement in cooling performance.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 100x100x1mm Apex Soft pad without tearing it?

Keep the protective foil on while cutting the pad to size with scissors, then peel the foil off and press the soft material onto the component; it conforms like paste without needing high mounting pressure.

Will the 11W/mK pad dry out or harden like standard silicone pads?

No — the Apex Soft compound does not bleed silicone, so it stays pliable and keeps its thermal performance for a much longer period than conventional pads.

What limits the pad first during continuous heavy loads?

The 1mm thickness sets the thermal resistance floor; once the interface is saturated, the pad itself becomes the bottleneck before the cooler can move more heat away.

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