NEO PAD 2.0 mm – Extended Tolerance Applications
THERMAL HERO NEO Thermal Pads – Overclocking Edition are designed specifically for components that operate above standard thermal limits in overclocked and performance-tuned systems.
Thermal pads inherently have a higher thermal resistance than thermal paste or liquid metal. For this reason, NEO Thermal Pads are NOT intended for direct CPU or GPU die cooling.
Instead, they are engineered for components where paste cannot be applied reliably, where mechanical tolerances vary, or where long-term stability is more important than peak benchmark temperatures.
Primary Target Components
- GPU memory (VRAM)
- M.2 SSDs (NVMe / 2280 standard)
- RAM / system memory modules (DDR4 / DDR5)
- SSD controllers
- Chipsets and auxiliary ICs
2.0 mm – Extended Tolerance Applications
Recommended for:
- GPU backplates (memory-side cooling)
- Custom heatsink solutions
- Industrial PCBs
Why:
- Compensates larger mechanical gaps
- Reliable contact across uneven surfaces
- Stable thermal coupling in extended tolerance designs
Why Thermal Pads Should Not Be Used on CPUs
Thermal pads are designed to bridge small gaps between components and heatsinks rather than minimizing thermal resistance on direct silicon contact surfaces.
- Higher thermal resistance compared to paste or liquid metal
- Designed to compensate mechanical gaps
- Optimized for controlled compression
- Not intended for direct die pressure
Application Guidance
- ❌ Not suitable for CPUs, GPU dies or delidded processors
- ✅ Ideal for memory modules and secondary heat sources
- Stable thermal interface for long-term system operation
- Electrically non-conductive and dimensionally stable
NEO Thermal Pads – Overclocking Edition are electrically non-conductive, dimensionally stable thermal interface materials developed for memory-intensive and thermally stressed systems.
Technical Datasheet
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