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Liquid Metal
A high-performance thermal interface used instead of paste; cools CPUs/GPUs far better but is tricky to apply.
Also known as:
LM
Liquid metal thermal paste
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Liquid metal is a gallium-based thermal interface that transfers heat far better than regular paste, letting boost clocks hold longer. See Liquid metal: Yes in laptop cooling specs.
Downsides: it is electrically conductive and can corrode if applied badly. Vapor chambers are the complementary cooling method.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liquid Metal?
A high-performance thermal interface used instead of paste; cools CPUs/GPUs far better but is tricky to apply.
What terms are related to Liquid Metal?
Related Performance terms include Thermal Throttling, Vapor Chamber, TDP.
Related Technical Terms
Thermal Throttling
Chips slowing down when hot to stay within thermal limits; higher stability % means less slowdown.
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Vapor Chamber
A flat heat-spreading cooling plate used in laptops and phones to lower temperatures under load.
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TDP
Sustained power/heat a chip is designed for; higher allows higher performance with more cooling.
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