Comprehensive Thermal Grease Performance Testing Report

Comprehensive Thermal Grease Performance Testing Report

Objective
To evaluate the thermal conductivity and cooling efficiency of 17 leading thermal interface materials (TIMs) under controlled laboratory conditions. This analysis provides  into product performance for enthusiasts, professionals, and manufacturers seeking optimal thermal solutions.

Tested Products
The following thermal greases were included in the evaluation:

Testing Environment & Methodology

To ensure consistency and accuracy, all tests were conducted under the following standardized conditions:
 

Hardware Configuration

Fan Input Voltage: 10V (2.5W power output).
Cooling System: Identical heatsink and fan setup for all tests.

Software & Monitoring

Testing Program: Intelligent temperature testing software for real-time data logging.
Stress Protocol:
Stress Phase: 10 minutes under full thermal load.
Warm-up Phase: 10 minutes to stabilize initial temperatures.

Measurement Criteria

Temperature differentials (°C) between idle and peak stress states.
Thermal resistance and heat dissipation efficiency.
Detailed methodology aligned with Maxtor LAB standards for repeatability.


Conclusion
This rigorous evaluation highlights the critical role of selecting the right thermal grease for specific cooling demands. While premium products excel under extreme loads, budget-friendly alternatives remain viable for moderate use cases. Full data sets and rankings will be published in our upcoming technical whitepaper.