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ARCTIC TP-3: Premium Performance Thermal Pad, 100 x 100 x 1.0 mm

Name: ARCTIC TP-3: Premium Performance Thermal Pad, 100 x 100 x 1.0 mm
Brand: ARCTIC
SKU: B09V53JVCS

Status: ARCTIC TP-3: Premium Performance Thermal Pad: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:28 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The ARCTIC TP-3: Premium Performance Thermal Pad: 100 x 100 mm sheet cuts down for GPU, laptop, console and chipset jobs from one purchase; main trade-off: extremely low hardness makes installation demanding; ARCTIC flags this in its first bullet.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 100 x 100 mm sheet cuts down for GPU, laptop, console and chipset jobs from one purchase
✓ No metal particles: electrically insulating and non-capacitive, safe over traces and solder joints
✓ Very low hardness compresses into height differences between closely spaced chips
✓ 1.0 mm thickness keeps thermal resistance low where the gap is genuinely small

Cons

✗ Extremely low hardness makes installation demanding; ARCTIC flags this in its first bullet
✗ Tears easily when peeling or repositioning, a direct consequence of the soft formulation
✗ Single 1.0 mm thickness only, so taller VRAM or VRM gaps need a different SKU or stacking
✗ Requires you to measure your gap before ordering; the wrong thickness undoes the benefit

Manufacturer description

The ARCTIC TP-3 thermal pad is a 100 x 100 x 1.0 mm silicone sheet built for the gaps that thermal paste cannot bridge: VRAM chips, VRM stages, chipsets, and closely spaced ICs sitting at slightly different heights. ARCTIC's formulation pairs a silicone base with a special filler, and the pad's very low hardness lets it compress into uneven surfaces instead of resisting them, which is where ARCTIC says TP-3 outperforms conventional high-performance pads. Because thermal resistance falls as the pad gets thinner, this 1.0 mm sheet is the version you want when your gap is genuinely small and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How thick is the ARCTIC TP-3 and what gap does it fit?

This SKU is 1.0 mm thick across a 100 x 100 mm sheet. It suits small, genuinely tight gaps. ARCTIC notes that thinner pads have lower thermal resistance, so match the pad to your measured gap rather than defaulting to the thickest option; ARCTIC sells TP-3 in other thicknesses for larger voids.

Is the TP-3 electrically conductive? Can it touch components?

No. ARCTIC states the pad contains no metal particles and is electrically insulating and non-capacitive, so contact with electrical parts will not cause damage. That makes it safer to work with than metal-loaded pads when you are covering VRAM, VRM stages or nearby traces.

Can I cut it to size for a graphics card or laptop?

Yes. ARCTIC lists the pad as mouldable and easily cut to size, with RAM, chipset and ICs in PCs, laptops, consoles and graphics cards as intended applications. The 100 x 100 mm sheet gives you enough material to cover a full GPU repad and keep offcuts for smaller jobs.

Is it hard to install?

ARCTIC leads its own bullet list with a warning: because thermally conductive pads have extremely low hardness, a more demanding installation is to be expected, and it directs buyers to the user manual. Work slowly, peel the backing flat, and avoid stretching the pad while positioning it.

Key Features

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the extremely low hardness of thermally conductive pads, a more demanding installation is to be expected. Please refer to the User Manual
MINIMIZATION OF THERMAL RESISTANCE: The thinner the pad, the lower the thermal resistance. Thanks to its good compression properties, the very soft heat conduction pad is particularly a good heat conductor
HIGH PERFORMANCE: Based on silicone and a special filler, TP-3 also outperforms high-performance pads, especially when height differences of closely spaced chips
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: Heat-conducting, vibration-damping, mouldable, electrically insulating - can be easily cut to size. Ideal for RAM, chipset, IC in PC, laptop, console, graphic cards
SAFE HANDLING: The pad contains no metal particles, is electrically insulating and non-capacitive. Handling is therefore safe, as contact with electrical parts will not cause damage

Full Specifications

Brand	‎ARCTIC
Color	‎blue
Dimensions	100 x 100 x 1.0 mm
PLEASE NOTE	Due to the extremely low hardness of thermally conductive pads, a more demanding installation is to be expected. Please refer to the User Manual
Compatibility	PC
HIGH PERFORMANCE	Based on silicone and a special filler, TP-3 also outperforms high-performance pads, especially when height differences of closely spaced chips
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎3.94 x 3.94 x 0.04 inches

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