Description:
ARCTIC, a leading manufacturer of low-noise PC coolers and components, initiated and continues to shape the trend towards quiet cooling systems. In addition to an extensive range of CPU/GPU coolers and fans, ARCTIC produces high-quality monitor arms and wall brackets as well as practical tech equipment. The company, headed by founder Magnus Huber, has offices in Germany, Hong Kong and the USA. It has won over PC enthusiasts in more than 45 countries with innovative and user-friendly products that are high quality and sold at fair prices. For almost 20 years, ARCTIC has stood for comfortable computing, stellar service and personal support.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent thermal paste, easy to apply, and comes with extras
This is one of the best thermal pastes I’ve used. Application is smooth and precise with the included applicator, and it spreads evenly. The cooling performance is great — I noticed a drop in CPU temperatures almost immediately.What really impressed me was the included cleaner — very effective at removing old paste cleanly without damaging components. If you’re doing a PC build or upgrade, this kit is a no-brainer. Great value and performance.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good goop
Got a 20° C reduction in GPU temps over aged stock paste in furmark. MX-6 seems to optimize for the best performance possible without sacrificing ease of application. No spreading required, even on a large GPU. Just slap an X on there and be done with it. Good value. Four grams is way more than I'll be able to use, but I didn't even notice the quantity given the price. Cleaning pads were a nice bonus.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality and consistency
Got it to reapply on my PS4 PRO and gaming PC and it worked great. Has good thickness so it wont make a mess. The wipes it comes with easily clean out the old thermal paste, but it smells very strong and feels like it could dry your skin, and also hurts a lot if you have a small cut on the skin so be aware of that and maybe use some kind of glove. After applying this paste my PS4 became completely silent (also did a deep clean of the heat sink) and on my PC it made a noticeable improvement on temperature (first thermal paste change since built over 3 years ago). Good quantity for multiple applications (there is still some i saved for later). It's relatively easy to do since im not a professional on this. If you are afraid to do it yourself there's lots of videos to help out there.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for retro game consoles like Xbox and Playstation
This stuff worked great for re-applying the thermal paste on my original 23 year old Xbox. It’s thicker than other thermal pastes and has a viscosity of chewing gum so it’s not easy to spread and had to use my fingers to spread and tamp instead of a spatula but it’s probably more effective than thinner pastes. The cleaning wipes immediately removed the old paste but they do have a strong odor in fact my wife threw a fit that it smelled up the whole house and opened all of the windows so keep that in mind if you use them to have adequate ventilation. I’ll have to use it on my PS3 when the wife’s not home though lol.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
The thermal paste is quite thick, because of this I used a lot of it thinking I would need it, in any case, it works very well, my temperatures dropped quite a lot and have remained stable.The cleaning wipes are amazing, they simply destroy the old thermal paste, even if it is hard and stuck to the CPU/Cooler.The complaints about the smell are a bit exaggerated if you compare it to how well the product works, in my case the smell only lasted about a day, it is indeed relatively strong but it just smells like cleaning products. I recommend that you dispose of the wipes in a bag that you then close to properly dispose of them and the smell, that little wipe WILL keep the smell for quite some time (people are probably throwing the used wipes in a nearby bin and that's why they can't get rid of the smell)
4.0 out of 5 stars MX-6 > MX-5 (but that bar is so lo, it doesn't say much...)
I've known about Arctic for awhile but only recently became a customer after purchasing a tube of MX-5 and then a P12 fan, shortly after. My experience of applying another company’s paste on an install is limited to only a couple of other brands as thermal paste application isn't exactly one of my pastimes, so I'm going to compare & contrast this w/ MX-5, which this is not only the successor of but also the replacement. This review will also discuss what seems to be the consensus "best" paste by overclocking enthusiasts, YouTubers, and "influencers", etc. A product which despite its YUGE following and noteworthy sponsorship, has a FAR too little discussed caveat (a dealbreaker, IMHO, which has significant implications for the IHS/die it's been applied on, and even includes the potential for post-install 'maintenance'). Also, I don’t have any info in regards to performance data (CPU upgrade so unfortunately no baseline), so if you're looking for metrics, you'll have to look elsewhere (Tom's Hardware is a good start). If you'd like to go straight to the review, then skip the following paragraph.After researching way too many thermal paste comparison tests, MX-5 was at or near the top of just about every single one it was included in and for those that it wasn't (due to being too new), MX-4 consistently ranked as one of the better pastes but when taking into account its age, durability, value and how much newer the products it was competing against were, MX-4 was a solid competitor and offered a compelling package at an affordable price. A couple of contenders at the top included Thermal Grizzly's Kryonaut, and the two offerings from Noctua (H1/H2). Personally, the main appeal to Arctic's formulas for me was its longevity, which they claim lasts as long as 8 years, with the only option coming close to approaching that long being Noctua. Even then, (while still impressive) they could only reach 5 years. It's no coincidence these two belong to what I consider to be the top three cooling companies in the industry, IMO. The third is Scythe (in no chronological order), a Japanese company known for making EXCELLENT heatsinks and tremendous case fans, and whose Fuma 2 happens to be the cooler I chose in this case (no pun intended), which sat on top of these pastes in my build. While I am def not gonna pay Thermal Grizzly's ridiculous prices ($10/gram for an application, maybe 2 if conservative) out of priniciple, most importantly was for every 5 star review of Kryonaut (including its appropriately named "EXTREME" version) by someone claiming they achieved their lowest recorded temps with it, there would be a few 1-2 star reviews complaining about it drying out, and even turning hard after removing the heatsink. What was most concerning tho, was the fact that this was happening in under a year, usually within months. Their own product page states "Kryonaut uses a special structure, which halts the drying out process at temperatures of up to 80° Celsius", while also mentioning "that this thermal grease was created especially for cryogenic applications." So yeah, even tho they admit this crucial detail themselves, to say that this is a frequently overlooked aspect (judging by the consistent surprise in negative reviews, yet still seeing it recommended by others all too frequently) would be putting it kindly. I don't mind paying a few extra bucks for a quality product as evidenced by MX-6's price increase, particularly compared to MX-4 (at launch this was $10 for the 4g tube of MX-6 + 5 wipes), but there is certainly a limit, and ESPECIALLY so if the product has to be replaced at least ONCE a YEAR. Ain't nobody got time for that.While I can unequivocally say that this is better than MX-5, that is a pathetically low bar and hurdle to pass, one that is more indicative of its predecessor’s failures than anything else. I’ve already mentioned why I’m unable to measure performance, but what I CAN compare are the physical characteristics, especially as it pertains to MX-5, and to a lesser degree MX-4. This MX-6 seems almost like a hybrid of MX-5 and MX-4, but leaning significantly more towards the former. It's still very sticky, just not AS sticky, which helps with the application. MX-4 was much more akin to a normal paste, smooth and easy to move around. This is a THICK paste, substantially thicker than its predecessors, but still stringy enough to spread around unlike MX-5, yet not nearly as easy as MX-4 (but at least still doable, and can be achieved with some time). It’s hard to gauge MX-5 because it’s simultaneously viscous and watery, which I believe is due to the separation (and reason for its recall) if not entirely then at least partially, which made it weird to spread and resistant to emulsify. Spreading it with the spatula was almost like dipping a recently used paintbrush in water, then attempting to paint a clean surface with it. Or, like using a basting brush (aka pastry brush, TIL), the ones that come with BBQ sauce in those gift sets, to glaze meat but w/ barely any sauce left. And that’s if you’re even able to spread at all (it’s somewhat doable, depending on your experience ofc, but you’ll def need a tool like a spatula or credit card and a lot of patience, along w/ time). Another difference is the color. MX-4 is the typical gray, while MX-5 was like a light, almost turquoise blue. MX-6 returns back to the (more pleasant if not dull) gray, a welcome change IMO. Something I noticed and thought was interesting is that Arctic advertises this by stating it has 20% better performance than MX-4, although this could be simply due to MX-5 no longer being in production means the former is the closest product in their lineup to compare with. One aspect different from its predecessors is that it does NOT come with the spreading spatula for some reason.Due to the chiplet design of Ryzen on AM4, I used that tool to spread a very thin layer, referred to as the "spread method", predominantly around the edges of the IHS. Then, I use a miniaturized version of the "X" method, that doesn't go all the way to the edges. Another way to achieve a similar result (either in conjunction with or instead of) is to simply blot the corners on the X with a dot, as thick as necessary (for Ryzen on AM4, slightly thicker than the line). Finally, I place a decent sized blob (aka the pea method) in the center. I have no scientific knowledge or verifiable proof that this works best, and you could remove one (if not two) of the three options and still obtain good coverage. Everyone has their own little quirks, routines, opinions and even philosophies on thermal paste, but due to the processor design I find this is what works for me and after taking off the heatsink, all of my previous applications have had complete coverage. AMD actually recommends a pentadot, which helped form the basis of mine after seeing how it provided decent outer coverage. If it were an Intel (Alder/Raptor Lake) or even a Threadripper, I'd prolly just use the X method due to the rectangular shape and call it a day. Actually, a technique comparable to what I mentioned a few lines above that could really be beneficial for Intel's processors in particular, is in addition to the "X", place a dot in the center of each side where huge gaps of empty space remain (esp on the longer sides) due to its square shape. It's kinda hard to explain via text but think of it as placing a dot at the end of each line of a "+" sign, and what you're left with (including the existing "X") almost looks like a symmetrical "*". Does that makes sense? I hope it does. Anyway, most people seem to prefer and recommend the pea method by itself which is fine too. Whatever floats your boat, or tickles your fancy.Back to the MX-5, which was like straight up glue, even during application, and ESPECIALLY AFTER. During the install, it didn't take long for me to realize that what I feared most wasn't getting it on: rather, it was getting the paste OFF. I ran stress (torture) tests, specifically Prime95 until my processor reached 95C and stayed there for about 30 minutes before shutting down and then was very careful removing the cooler, making sure to twist it side to side while pulling. Yet despite all that, it still took the CPU off with it, so after removing the cooler, I was still unable to separate the CPU using anything, including dental floss (both Glide and regular), eventually warming it with a hair dryer for about five minutes or so (a heat gun should obv work, just be careful w/ the distance at very high temperatures and constantly move it around). I gave it another try w/ the regular floss and finally, I was able to remove the CPU w/o any bent pins.While I'm mentioning all this in case anyone else reading this used glue (aka MX-5) or is stuck in a similar situation, it's also for those considering the wipes for this purchase. So if you’re contemplating wondering whether you should purchase 5 of them for about a buck (esp if worried about stuck thermal paste glued onto your cooler), then it likely — although not necessarily — means you have a use for it, and so if this is true, then my answer would be an emphatic YES! They're pretty large and good sized once removed from packaging, have plenty of liquid that won't immediately dry out so you have a few minutes, and each one goes a long way. Just be warned they have a weird and pugent smell. Personally, something as minor as that is never a reason for me to avoid a product if it performs better than a non-smelling product, but I keep seeing this mentioned in reviews and even being a dealbreaker, so thought it should be noted. A single wipe goes a long way, which is why I believe that if you have a need for it, it's worth purchasing due to the value provided for a single dollar and some change.Anyway, if you made it all the way here to the end, then I hope this was helpful. Good luck on your install.Cheers
5.0 out of 5 stars Good thermal paste.
Arrived on time and in good condition. Used a tiny spatula to spread on CPU. Product was good, thick consistency. The wipes were very handy. Used two wipes to remove the old thermal paste and clean the copper plates.Not sure on the technicals, but this product works. My computer no longer speeds my fans to insane speeds to cool the CPU under any load. Everything is running cool and i'm using a Noctua air cooler with Intel 9900K. Center of CPU had no thermal paste and was getting hot.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, easy to apply.
This thermal pace works very well and is easy to apply and work with. It’s good quality and value and I still have some left over. If you’re building a PC I definitely recommend this thermal paste.
MX-6
The MX-6 thermal paste performs very well in heat transfer and paste application. Temperature drops were noticed immediately under load and re pasting the CPU was very simple as the paste has a slightly higher viscosity compared to MX-4. Spreading the paste for full coverage was fairly simple and quick.The MX cleaning wipes are a double edge sword compared to iso propyl alcohol. While it does a great job breaking down the old paste for clean up, it also makes the paste very runny. It does not affect any clean up per se but it does get a little messy and stain a lot of things like automotive anti seize.Finally as noted by many people in the review section, the odor of the cleaner is definitely strong. I highly recommend this job be done somewhere ventilated and throw the wipes directly in the outside trash can.
Good temperatures
Good thermal paste The best on the market quality price Good added cleaning papers.
Veramente il top del top: prestazioni eccellenti, facilissima da applicare
Ho utilizzato questa pasta termica per un cambio su CPU e GPU, e posso dire con certezza che è una delle migliori mai provate. La conducibilità termica è elevatissima, e ho subito notato una diminuzione delle temperature rispetto alla precedente pasta.Si stende con estrema facilità, senza colare né creare bolle, e non è elettricamente conduttiva — quindi nessun rischio in fase di applicazione, nemmeno per i meno esperti. La consistenza è perfetta per un’applicazione uniforme, anche su superfici non perfettamente lisce.Il kit include 6 salviette MX Cleaner, utilissime per rimuovere residui vecchi in modo rapido, senza lasciare aloni né necessità di usare altri solventi.Perfetta per CPU, schede grafiche, laptop o console. Ideale per chi vuole le massime prestazioni termiche in totale sicurezza e durata.Top gamma, adatta sia a utenti esperti che amatoriali. Una scelta che rifarei ad occhi chiusi.
Muito bom
Muito boa pasta térmica, funciona como esperado, e as toalhitas são muito boas para limpar pasta que tenha que retirar, muito bom pack..
Muito boa, porém caro.
Cumpre bem a função e garante alguns graus a menos que uma pasta "comum", mas não vi muita diferença da pasta térmica que veio junto ao cooler da Deepcool.Mas os limpadores MX Cleaner são INCRÍVEIS, muito fácil e rápido limpar o processador.
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ARCTIC MX-6 (4 g, incl. 6 MX Cleaner) - Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for CPU, Consoles, Graphics Cards, laptops, Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Non-Conductive
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ARCTIC MX-6 (4 g, incl. 6 MX Cleaner) - Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for CPU, Consoles, Graphics Cards, laptops, Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Non-Conductive
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Description:
ARCTIC, a leading manufacturer of low-noise PC coolers and components, initiated and continues to shape the trend towards quiet cooling systems. In addition to an extensive range of CPU/GPU coolers and fans, ARCTIC produces high-quality monitor arms and wall brackets as well as practical tech equipment. The company, headed by founder Magnus Huber, has offices in Germany, Hong Kong and the USA. It has won over PC enthusiasts in more than 45 countries with innovative and user-friendly products that are high quality and sold at fair prices. For almost 20 years, ARCTIC has stood for comfortable computing, stellar service and personal support.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent thermal paste, easy to apply, and comes with extras
This is one of the best thermal pastes I’ve used. Application is smooth and precise with the included applicator, and it spreads evenly. The cooling performance is great — I noticed a drop in CPU temperatures almost immediately.What really impressed me was the included cleaner — very effective at removing old paste cleanly without damaging components. If you’re doing a PC build or upgrade, this kit is a no-brainer. Great value and performance.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good goop
Got a 20° C reduction in GPU temps over aged stock paste in furmark. MX-6 seems to optimize for the best performance possible without sacrificing ease of application. No spreading required, even on a large GPU. Just slap an X on there and be done with it. Good value. Four grams is way more than I'll be able to use, but I didn't even notice the quantity given the price. Cleaning pads were a nice bonus.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality and consistency
Got it to reapply on my PS4 PRO and gaming PC and it worked great. Has good thickness so it wont make a mess. The wipes it comes with easily clean out the old thermal paste, but it smells very strong and feels like it could dry your skin, and also hurts a lot if you have a small cut on the skin so be aware of that and maybe use some kind of glove. After applying this paste my PS4 became completely silent (also did a deep clean of the heat sink) and on my PC it made a noticeable improvement on temperature (first thermal paste change since built over 3 years ago). Good quantity for multiple applications (there is still some i saved for later). It's relatively easy to do since im not a professional on this. If you are afraid to do it yourself there's lots of videos to help out there.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for retro game consoles like Xbox and Playstation
This stuff worked great for re-applying the thermal paste on my original 23 year old Xbox. It’s thicker than other thermal pastes and has a viscosity of chewing gum so it’s not easy to spread and had to use my fingers to spread and tamp instead of a spatula but it’s probably more effective than thinner pastes. The cleaning wipes immediately removed the old paste but they do have a strong odor in fact my wife threw a fit that it smelled up the whole house and opened all of the windows so keep that in mind if you use them to have adequate ventilation. I’ll have to use it on my PS3 when the wife’s not home though lol.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
The thermal paste is quite thick, because of this I used a lot of it thinking I would need it, in any case, it works very well, my temperatures dropped quite a lot and have remained stable.The cleaning wipes are amazing, they simply destroy the old thermal paste, even if it is hard and stuck to the CPU/Cooler.The complaints about the smell are a bit exaggerated if you compare it to how well the product works, in my case the smell only lasted about a day, it is indeed relatively strong but it just smells like cleaning products. I recommend that you dispose of the wipes in a bag that you then close to properly dispose of them and the smell, that little wipe WILL keep the smell for quite some time (people are probably throwing the used wipes in a nearby bin and that's why they can't get rid of the smell)
4.0 out of 5 stars MX-6 > MX-5 (but that bar is so lo, it doesn't say much...)
I've known about Arctic for awhile but only recently became a customer after purchasing a tube of MX-5 and then a P12 fan, shortly after. My experience of applying another company’s paste on an install is limited to only a couple of other brands as thermal paste application isn't exactly one of my pastimes, so I'm going to compare & contrast this w/ MX-5, which this is not only the successor of but also the replacement. This review will also discuss what seems to be the consensus "best" paste by overclocking enthusiasts, YouTubers, and "influencers", etc. A product which despite its YUGE following and noteworthy sponsorship, has a FAR too little discussed caveat (a dealbreaker, IMHO, which has significant implications for the IHS/die it's been applied on, and even includes the potential for post-install 'maintenance'). Also, I don’t have any info in regards to performance data (CPU upgrade so unfortunately no baseline), so if you're looking for metrics, you'll have to look elsewhere (Tom's Hardware is a good start). If you'd like to go straight to the review, then skip the following paragraph.After researching way too many thermal paste comparison tests, MX-5 was at or near the top of just about every single one it was included in and for those that it wasn't (due to being too new), MX-4 consistently ranked as one of the better pastes but when taking into account its age, durability, value and how much newer the products it was competing against were, MX-4 was a solid competitor and offered a compelling package at an affordable price. A couple of contenders at the top included Thermal Grizzly's Kryonaut, and the two offerings from Noctua (H1/H2). Personally, the main appeal to Arctic's formulas for me was its longevity, which they claim lasts as long as 8 years, with the only option coming close to approaching that long being Noctua. Even then, (while still impressive) they could only reach 5 years. It's no coincidence these two belong to what I consider to be the top three cooling companies in the industry, IMO. The third is Scythe (in no chronological order), a Japanese company known for making EXCELLENT heatsinks and tremendous case fans, and whose Fuma 2 happens to be the cooler I chose in this case (no pun intended), which sat on top of these pastes in my build. While I am def not gonna pay Thermal Grizzly's ridiculous prices ($10/gram for an application, maybe 2 if conservative) out of priniciple, most importantly was for every 5 star review of Kryonaut (including its appropriately named "EXTREME" version) by someone claiming they achieved their lowest recorded temps with it, there would be a few 1-2 star reviews complaining about it drying out, and even turning hard after removing the heatsink. What was most concerning tho, was the fact that this was happening in under a year, usually within months. Their own product page states "Kryonaut uses a special structure, which halts the drying out process at temperatures of up to 80° Celsius", while also mentioning "that this thermal grease was created especially for cryogenic applications." So yeah, even tho they admit this crucial detail themselves, to say that this is a frequently overlooked aspect (judging by the consistent surprise in negative reviews, yet still seeing it recommended by others all too frequently) would be putting it kindly. I don't mind paying a few extra bucks for a quality product as evidenced by MX-6's price increase, particularly compared to MX-4 (at launch this was $10 for the 4g tube of MX-6 + 5 wipes), but there is certainly a limit, and ESPECIALLY so if the product has to be replaced at least ONCE a YEAR. Ain't nobody got time for that.While I can unequivocally say that this is better than MX-5, that is a pathetically low bar and hurdle to pass, one that is more indicative of its predecessor’s failures than anything else. I’ve already mentioned why I’m unable to measure performance, but what I CAN compare are the physical characteristics, especially as it pertains to MX-5, and to a lesser degree MX-4. This MX-6 seems almost like a hybrid of MX-5 and MX-4, but leaning significantly more towards the former. It's still very sticky, just not AS sticky, which helps with the application. MX-4 was much more akin to a normal paste, smooth and easy to move around. This is a THICK paste, substantially thicker than its predecessors, but still stringy enough to spread around unlike MX-5, yet not nearly as easy as MX-4 (but at least still doable, and can be achieved with some time). It’s hard to gauge MX-5 because it’s simultaneously viscous and watery, which I believe is due to the separation (and reason for its recall) if not entirely then at least partially, which made it weird to spread and resistant to emulsify. Spreading it with the spatula was almost like dipping a recently used paintbrush in water, then attempting to paint a clean surface with it. Or, like using a basting brush (aka pastry brush, TIL), the ones that come with BBQ sauce in those gift sets, to glaze meat but w/ barely any sauce left. And that’s if you’re even able to spread at all (it’s somewhat doable, depending on your experience ofc, but you’ll def need a tool like a spatula or credit card and a lot of patience, along w/ time). Another difference is the color. MX-4 is the typical gray, while MX-5 was like a light, almost turquoise blue. MX-6 returns back to the (more pleasant if not dull) gray, a welcome change IMO. Something I noticed and thought was interesting is that Arctic advertises this by stating it has 20% better performance than MX-4, although this could be simply due to MX-5 no longer being in production means the former is the closest product in their lineup to compare with. One aspect different from its predecessors is that it does NOT come with the spreading spatula for some reason.Due to the chiplet design of Ryzen on AM4, I used that tool to spread a very thin layer, referred to as the "spread method", predominantly around the edges of the IHS. Then, I use a miniaturized version of the "X" method, that doesn't go all the way to the edges. Another way to achieve a similar result (either in conjunction with or instead of) is to simply blot the corners on the X with a dot, as thick as necessary (for Ryzen on AM4, slightly thicker than the line). Finally, I place a decent sized blob (aka the pea method) in the center. I have no scientific knowledge or verifiable proof that this works best, and you could remove one (if not two) of the three options and still obtain good coverage. Everyone has their own little quirks, routines, opinions and even philosophies on thermal paste, but due to the processor design I find this is what works for me and after taking off the heatsink, all of my previous applications have had complete coverage. AMD actually recommends a pentadot, which helped form the basis of mine after seeing how it provided decent outer coverage. If it were an Intel (Alder/Raptor Lake) or even a Threadripper, I'd prolly just use the X method due to the rectangular shape and call it a day. Actually, a technique comparable to what I mentioned a few lines above that could really be beneficial for Intel's processors in particular, is in addition to the "X", place a dot in the center of each side where huge gaps of empty space remain (esp on the longer sides) due to its square shape. It's kinda hard to explain via text but think of it as placing a dot at the end of each line of a "+" sign, and what you're left with (including the existing "X") almost looks like a symmetrical "*". Does that makes sense? I hope it does. Anyway, most people seem to prefer and recommend the pea method by itself which is fine too. Whatever floats your boat, or tickles your fancy.Back to the MX-5, which was like straight up glue, even during application, and ESPECIALLY AFTER. During the install, it didn't take long for me to realize that what I feared most wasn't getting it on: rather, it was getting the paste OFF. I ran stress (torture) tests, specifically Prime95 until my processor reached 95C and stayed there for about 30 minutes before shutting down and then was very careful removing the cooler, making sure to twist it side to side while pulling. Yet despite all that, it still took the CPU off with it, so after removing the cooler, I was still unable to separate the CPU using anything, including dental floss (both Glide and regular), eventually warming it with a hair dryer for about five minutes or so (a heat gun should obv work, just be careful w/ the distance at very high temperatures and constantly move it around). I gave it another try w/ the regular floss and finally, I was able to remove the CPU w/o any bent pins.While I'm mentioning all this in case anyone else reading this used glue (aka MX-5) or is stuck in a similar situation, it's also for those considering the wipes for this purchase. So if you’re contemplating wondering whether you should purchase 5 of them for about a buck (esp if worried about stuck thermal paste glued onto your cooler), then it likely — although not necessarily — means you have a use for it, and so if this is true, then my answer would be an emphatic YES! They're pretty large and good sized once removed from packaging, have plenty of liquid that won't immediately dry out so you have a few minutes, and each one goes a long way. Just be warned they have a weird and pugent smell. Personally, something as minor as that is never a reason for me to avoid a product if it performs better than a non-smelling product, but I keep seeing this mentioned in reviews and even being a dealbreaker, so thought it should be noted. A single wipe goes a long way, which is why I believe that if you have a need for it, it's worth purchasing due to the value provided for a single dollar and some change.Anyway, if you made it all the way here to the end, then I hope this was helpful. Good luck on your install.Cheers
5.0 out of 5 stars Good thermal paste.
Arrived on time and in good condition. Used a tiny spatula to spread on CPU. Product was good, thick consistency. The wipes were very handy. Used two wipes to remove the old thermal paste and clean the copper plates.Not sure on the technicals, but this product works. My computer no longer speeds my fans to insane speeds to cool the CPU under any load. Everything is running cool and i'm using a Noctua air cooler with Intel 9900K. Center of CPU had no thermal paste and was getting hot.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, easy to apply.
This thermal pace works very well and is easy to apply and work with. It’s good quality and value and I still have some left over. If you’re building a PC I definitely recommend this thermal paste.
MX-6
The MX-6 thermal paste performs very well in heat transfer and paste application. Temperature drops were noticed immediately under load and re pasting the CPU was very simple as the paste has a slightly higher viscosity compared to MX-4. Spreading the paste for full coverage was fairly simple and quick.The MX cleaning wipes are a double edge sword compared to iso propyl alcohol. While it does a great job breaking down the old paste for clean up, it also makes the paste very runny. It does not affect any clean up per se but it does get a little messy and stain a lot of things like automotive anti seize.Finally as noted by many people in the review section, the odor of the cleaner is definitely strong. I highly recommend this job be done somewhere ventilated and throw the wipes directly in the outside trash can.
Good temperatures
Good thermal paste The best on the market quality price Good added cleaning papers.
Veramente il top del top: prestazioni eccellenti, facilissima da applicare
Ho utilizzato questa pasta termica per un cambio su CPU e GPU, e posso dire con certezza che è una delle migliori mai provate. La conducibilità termica è elevatissima, e ho subito notato una diminuzione delle temperature rispetto alla precedente pasta.Si stende con estrema facilità, senza colare né creare bolle, e non è elettricamente conduttiva — quindi nessun rischio in fase di applicazione, nemmeno per i meno esperti. La consistenza è perfetta per un’applicazione uniforme, anche su superfici non perfettamente lisce.Il kit include 6 salviette MX Cleaner, utilissime per rimuovere residui vecchi in modo rapido, senza lasciare aloni né necessità di usare altri solventi.Perfetta per CPU, schede grafiche, laptop o console. Ideale per chi vuole le massime prestazioni termiche in totale sicurezza e durata.Top gamma, adatta sia a utenti esperti che amatoriali. Una scelta che rifarei ad occhi chiusi.
Muito bom
Muito boa pasta térmica, funciona como esperado, e as toalhitas são muito boas para limpar pasta que tenha que retirar, muito bom pack..
Muito boa, porém caro.
Cumpre bem a função e garante alguns graus a menos que uma pasta "comum", mas não vi muita diferença da pasta térmica que veio junto ao cooler da Deepcool.Mas os limpadores MX Cleaner são INCRÍVEIS, muito fácil e rápido limpar o processador.
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