Question Where are you purchasing Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pads?

[balloonshark]

Where are you purchasing Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pads? I placed and cancelled two orders from aliexpress because it didn't feel like it was a genuine Honeywell product. I'm going to use the pad on my NUC 11 to reduce temps. Do I need genuine Honeywell brand pads or will the cheap stuff work as good?

I was going to purchase the 40x80 size here. Under the specs it says brand: Alloyseed. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808189408465.html

I know LTT sells the 60x60 it but it's $15 and out of stock.

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

Where are you purchasing Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pads? I placed and cancelled two orders from aliexpress because it didn't feel like it was a genuine Honeywell product. I'm going to use the pad on my NUC 11 to reduce temps. Do I need genuine Honeywell brand pads or will the cheap stuff work as good?

I was going to purchase the 40x80 size here. Under the specs it says brand: Alloyseed. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808189408465.html

I know LTT sells the 60x60 it but it's $15 and out of stock.

I can pretty much guarantee any aliexpress listings will be fake stuff that wont be as good. I suspect many of the complaints about PTM7950 giving poor performance are due to counterfeit product.

I bought the big sheet from LTT. From what I understand they arent charging much in the way of markup on it, so when you see aliexpress listings that cost 1/3 the price its virtually guaranteed it cannot be real.

 

[balloonshark]

I can pretty much guarantee any aliexpress listings will be fake stuff that wont be as good. I suspect many of the complaints about PTM7950 giving poor performance are due to counterfeit product.

I bought the big sheet from LTT. From what I understand they arent charging much in the way of markup on it, so when you see aliexpress listings that cost 1/3 the price its virtually guaranteed it cannot be real.

Thanks. I Checked the LTT store and they were oos.

 

[Hail The Brain Slug]

The unfortunate part is anyone who is actually selling legit stuff (besides LTT) is marking it up, but you are guaranteed to get a genuine sample.

Honeywell PTM7950 SP Super Highly Thermally Conductive PCM Pad

Honeywell PTM7950 SP Super Highly Thermally Conductive PCM Pad

www.performance-pcs.com

Honeywell PTM7950 SP Super Highly Thermally Conductive PCM Pad

Buy Honeywell PTM7950 SP Super Highly Thermally Conductive PCM Pad for $5.99 with Free Shipping Worldwide (In Stock)

www.moddiy.com

These two places are legit and reputable, at a price.

 

[balloonshark]

Thanks. I ordered from perfomance-pcs since they had a cheaper shipping option. For $21 I really hope this better lower my temps.

 

[aigomorla]

If i may suggest alternatives...
Ive used honeywell, and thermal grizzly... A LOT... especially during my mining days.
And to be honest... i found these to be better if not just as good.

Thermalaright Thermal Pads @ 12.8W/mK.
Aairhut Thermal Pads 13W/mK

And they are cheaper too, and can be found on amazon.

 

[IlllI]

If i may suggest alternatives...
Ive used honeywell, and thermal grizzly... A LOT... especially during my mining days.
And to be honest... i found these to be better if not just as good.

Thermalaright Thermal Pads @ 12.8W/mK.
Aairhut Thermal Pads 13W/mK

And they are cheaper too, and can be found on amazon.

I'm curious if you have other recommendations? Something easy to work with and legitimate (Honeywell doesn't sell to consumers, so the risk of counterfeit worries me).
So basically I'm looking for alternatives to the ones mentioned in this topic already.
I've come across "iceberg-thermal DriftIce"
UPSIREN makes PCM-1, which seems to perform on par with Honeywell PTM7950... but as with the Honeywell, I am worried about counterfeits.