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.