The Ice Layer Ultra Soft thermal pads are Alphacool's performance-oriented solution in the field of thermal interface materials, as they can almost be compared to thermal paste due to their outstanding properties. These Ultra Soft thermal pads conform much better to components, resulting in a significant improvement in cooling performance.

Better than standard thermal pads? The ultra-soft material of the Ice Layer Ultra Soft thermal pads behaves similarly to thermal paste. While standard thermal pads are merely compressed under pressure, which can lead to uneven pressure distribution on components of varying heights, this is almost eliminated with the Ice Layer Ultra Soft thermal pads. The material spreads as effectively as thermal paste, preventing the tallest components from experiencing increased pressure from the cooler. In the worst-case scenario, this can lead to bending of the PCB.