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Gelid Solutions GP-Extreme Thermal Pad 80 x 40 x 3.0 mm Excellent Heat Conduction, Ideal Gap Filler Easy Installation Thermal Conductivity 12W
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Gelid Solutions GP-Extreme Thermal Pad 80 x 40 x 3.0 mm Excellent Heat Conduction

Bottom line: The Gelid Solutions GP-Extreme Thermal Pad 80 x 40 x 3.0 mm Excellent: 12 W/mK conductivity, far above the stock grey pads in most GPUs and consoles; main trade-off: 3.0 mm is thick for most GPU VRAM gaps; many builds need a thinner size.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 12 W/mK conductivity, far above the stock grey pads in most GPUs and consoles
  • ✓ 80 x 40 mm sheet cuts into multiple strips for a full VRAM repad
  • ✓ Non-electrically conductive, so safe over exposed PCB and SMD components
  • ✓ Non-corrosive, non-hardening, non-toxic compound
  • ✓ Sold in 0.5-3.0 mm thicknesses to match your exact die-to-heatsink gap

Cons

  • ✗ 3.0 mm is thick for most GPU VRAM gaps; many builds need a thinner size
  • ✗ Single 80 x 40 mm sheet may not cover a large multi-chip backplate
  • ✗ You must measure the gap yourself and order the right thickness
  • ✗ Requires cutting to shape, unlike pre-cut kits for specific cards

Manufacturer description

The Gelid Solutions GP-Extreme thermal pad is a 12 W/mK gap filler cut to 80 x 40 mm at 3.0 mm thick, sized for the awkward VRM, VRAM, and backplate gaps that stock pads leave under-served. Because the compound is non-electrically conductive, non-corrosive, non-hardening, and non-toxic, you can lay it across exposed PCB surfaces, memory ICs, microcontrollers, and SMD components without insulating tape first. The 80 x 40 mm sheet gives you enough material to cut several strips from one pad, so a full GPU VRAM repad or a console teardown usually needs just one purchase. Gelid also sells the…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Gelid Solutions GP-Extreme Thermal Pad 80 x 40 x 3.0 mm Excellent… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. Gelid Solutions's retro cpu coolers & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpu coolers & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How thermally conductive is the GP-Extreme pad?

It is rated at 12 W/mK, which Gelid lists as its headline spec and which is well above the pads most VGA cards, laptops, and consoles ship with.

Is this thermal pad safe to put over exposed circuitry?

Yes. Gelid specifies the GP-Extreme as non-electrically conductive, non-corrosive, non-hardening, and non-toxic, so it can sit directly on PCB surfaces, memory ICs, and SMD components.

What thickness should I buy?

This listing is the 3.0 mm version. Gelid also offers 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 mm, so measure the gap between the chip and the heatsink and pick the matching thickness.

How big is the pad and will one be enough?

Each pad is 80 x 40 mm, which is usually enough to cut several strips for a GPU VRAM repad or a console teardown. Very large multi-chip backplates may need a second pad.

Key Features

  • ULTIMATE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY: With a thermal conductivity of 12W / mK, the GP-EXTREME offers first-class performance.
  • SIMPLE APPLICATION: Thanks to its thermal dimensions of 80x40mm, the GP-EXTREME is easy to use.
  • NON-ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY: The GP-EXTREME is not electrically conductive, non-corrosive, non-hardening and non-toxic.
  • PERFECT SIZES: The GP EXTREME sizes are perfect for PCB surfaces, VGA cards, laptops, game consoles, microcontrollers, memory ICs and other SMD components.
  • AVAILABILITY OF THE THIN: The GP-EXTREME is available in different thicknesses of 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm.

Full Specifications

BrandGelid Solutions
ModelTP-GP01-E
CPU SocketUniversal
Dimensions80 x 40 x 3.0 mm
Part NumberTP-GP01-E
Mounting TypePCB Mount
PERFECT SIZESThe GP EXTREME sizes are perfect for PCB surfaces, VGA cards, laptops, game consoles, microcontrollers, memory ICs and other SMD components.
Number of Items1
SIMPLE APPLICATIONThanks to its thermal dimensions of 80x40mm, the GP-EXTREME is easy to use.
AVAILABILITY OF THE THINThe GP-EXTREME is available in different thicknesses of 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm.
Item Dimensions L x W x H3.15"L x 1.57"W x 0.12"H
NON-ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITYThe GP-EXTREME is not electrically conductive, non-corrosive, non-hardening and non-toxic.
Cooler Heatsink CompatibilityComputer components (general)
ULTIMATE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITYWith a thermal conductivity of 12W / mK, the GP-EXTREME offers first-class performance.
Full listing titleGelid Solutions GP-Extreme Thermal Pad 80 x 40 x 3.0 mm Excellent Heat Conduction, Ideal Gap Filler Easy Installation Thermal Conductivity 12W

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