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28.11.2018

I got a used GTX 980 2 weeks ago.Apart from some dust buildup(which is pretty common in cases which are not regularly cleaned),the card is in near mint condition.After I got the card home ,I cleaned it up with a hair blower to blow away the dust,unscrewed the back-plate ,PCB , heat-pipes and fans to further clean the card.After reassembly, installed the card and checked for idle and load temp's through MSI afterburner.Idle temps were in the 36-40 C range while load temps while gaming shot up to 80.Even though these cards are designed for temps up-to 98 C, I was not comfortable with 80C at load.Since my case and GPU was well dusted,the only thing remaining was to change the stock thermal paste on the GPU.After watching numerous thermal paste comparison videos on you tube, the ones that stood out were Arctic MX-4, Noctua NT-H1 and Thermal grizzly.To make it more confusing, many reviews also concluded that there is not much of a difference between low cost and higher cost thermal paste.Arctic MX-4 & Noctua NT-H1 are in the same price bracket (Rs 1000) while Thermal grizzly is almost twice the price.The ones available in the local market are the cheap chinese makes (around Rs 100).Initially I went in with the cheaper chinese paste, applied it on the GPU and tested the temps.The temps pretty much remained the same (Idle : 38, Load : 80)Finally I decided to give the 'expensive' pastes a try.I ordered the Arctic MX-4 over the Noctua NT-H1 simply because of the company claim of 8 years shelf life for the Arctic MX-4.(Apart from the 8 years claim, both are pretty much on par.)On reapplying and testing, there was a noticeable difference in the Load temps.Idle temps were around 34-35 C while Load temps dropped from 80 C to 68-70 C.The application method for both the cheap chinese and the more expensive Arctic pastes was the exact same.The initial performance of MX-4 looks very promising.Will update this review in a month or 2 in case of any major temp fluctuations.I am more than happy with the extra that I spend on Arctic.
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30.1.2015

I've used and tested most of the popular brands of compound including the well know Arctic Silver 5, and a few Gelid ones too (GC-Extreme). In testing I've found very little real world difference in thermals between the MX-4 and AS5 or other comparable higher performance compounds. A degree or 2 at most it's a bit of a wash really not worth losing sleep overMX-4 is touted as non electrically conducive, non corrosive, non bleeding and non curing. I did find AS5 can cure over extended use (6+ years not always but sometimes) to date the heat-sinks I've used with MX-4 has not shown any curing issues, though like any compound nothing is immune. AS5 also requires a burn in time where as MX-4 does not,and spreading the paste is much easier than the older MX-3 offering.Application is quite easy, I recommend the "dot" application method simply apply a small pea sized dot to the middle of the CPU or area to be covered, when you fit the heat-sink this spreads out "without" trapping air or bubbles. Some also use multi dot just a couple of extra small dots outside the main one, it's not important to cover the entire area for a CPU just most of the central point.Avoid overloading the paste, though this will fall out over the edges you can clean it up but it makes a bit of a mess.If you are applying to a heatsink with groves like copper heat pipes you can prime this area with paste and scrape it off if required.A good thermal paste and real world performance is excellent.
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25.1.2014

As someone who builds, upgrades and cleans computer systems on a regular basis i have come across many different types of Thermal Compound by many different companies over the years. To this day i believe that Arctic Silver 5 has the best combination of price and performance and is the only compound i use.HOWEVER, a colleague of mine suggested i try this thermal paste by Arctic Cooling. I have a standard rig which i test components on at home and i replaced the Arctic Silver 5 with MX-4 compound. The temperatures that the CPU was running at were broadly 4*c higher than when i tested AS5 on the same system.That applies to idle and at load times running Prime 95.Pros: very good value for the amount you get in the syringe * Provides better than average thermal transfer * doesn't bleed or run * doesn't harden (which is a good thing)Cons: Not as good as Arctic Silver 5 at transferring heat efficiently from the CPU to the cooler BUT better than a standard stock compoundVerdict: It's certainly better value than Arctic Silver 5 and you should get around 4-6 uses per syringe depending on the CPU and Cooler you are using. Given that the temperatures are by and large not that dissimilar, I have to say that I think it is worth looking at as a cheaper alternative.Worth a try considering the price but Arctic Silver 5 still produces better temperatures and I would stick with that especially if you intend to overclock!
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14.8.2015

I have been using Arctic Cooling thermal compounds for over a decade on practically all my computer builds. It is only lately that I have also started using the Noctua NT-H1 for those very demanding CPUs and GPUs. However this comes at a price.Now the MX-4 claims to be even better than the Noctua, (as seen in the photo) yet some would agree that this is not the case. Having said that the difference in thermal dissipation between the two is minimal.I still use use Arctic Cooling on 99.9% of my builds. It spreads easily, is non corrosive, cures in no time and lasts for years. Don't get me wrong, I'm no professional yet I do many computers builds for friends and gained some experience in the process:A few tips:• A little paste can go a long way.If you apply too much than you create an insulator rather than a conductor.• Apply pea shaped but NOT pea sized. As Linus says, it should be the size of a grain of rice. Haswell E CPUs require a bit more• Always make sure that the surface of the CPU is clean prior application. IPA 99.9% alcohol applied with a lint free cloth works best• Take great care not to get any compound on braided water cooling (all in one) pipes. It will be very difficult to removeBottom line: The MX-4 is amongst the best thermal compounds available, offering excellent price to performance ratio
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16.3.2014

I have a 3-year-old Sony Vaio E-series laptop in which the fan had become increasing loud - crazy even - and the unit very hot, especially when having to deal with videos or having many applications open. Recently the computer had started to crash - blue screen memory dumps - more and more frequently. I ran CPUID Hardware Monitor and the temperatures were 59-62 degC! So I knew it was time to get inside the computer and fix it. Surprisingly there was very little dust in the fan and radiator grilles, so blockages wasn't the problem. The real culprit was the original thermal compound had clearly deterioated over time.After carefully scraping off the old dried compound and cleaning with isopropyl alcohol I applied a small blob of Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Compound to each processor module and spread into thin layers. On booting up, the laptop was QUIET! CPUID Hardware Monitor showed the temperatures had come down by around 25 degC - just from using tiny blobs of this paste! It's only been a week but there are no problems and the laptop is like new! I honestly can't fault this product. The delivery was fast and because only a bit is needed, there's tonnes left over for if and when I need to re-apply. Just to think: a few pounds has save hundreds on getting a new processor or replacement computer!
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12.4.2013

What a huge difference this has made, and immediately too. At full load (100%), my CPU temp was running at around 74 degrees C. That would be when doing things such as converting full 1080p video. It was also starting to take a long time to cool down again after finishing whatever it was I was doing. Since removing the old compound and applying this it has dropped a full 10 degrees C when at full load and it also cools down again within moments. Nice.My GPU had also started to run very hot lately when playing things like 1080p video, also running at temperatures of 74 degrees C, or more, so I decided to replace the old compound on that too and again there has been a 10 degree C drop.I had three 1080p videos running simultaneously last night and it never went above 64 degrees C.Pity I don't have more things to apply it to because you get plenty in the syringe, and with only a small amount needing to be used on the CPU, and an even smaller amount on the GPU, this will go along way. We'll have to see how long what I've put on lasts before it needs replacing. Hopefully what is left will still be okay by the time I will need to use it again.
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7.7.2015

Having tried a lot of different compounds I can safely say Arctic Cooling's MX-4 is as good as it gets! It is now what I use for everything.Prior to first trying MX-4 in 2011 I used MX-2 as my "choice paste", I can't say there is much in it, other than the MX-2 doesn't spread quite as easily (and maybe runs a few degrees hotter). It is not electrically conductive (which is great, as should you spill some and end up bridging some connections it won't lead to a short circuit - and potentially a lot of expensive damage).I would also add that I recent upgraded a friends system to X99. I know for a fact that when I built the system for him using the X58 standard a few years ago I used MX-4 paste (he still had the packet,along with the boxes of all the X58 components). After 3 or 4 years of pretty heavy use (I fitted a i7 920 and clocked it to 4.00GHz with a Corsair Hydro H50 cooler, giving maximum temperatures around 80oC when under full load) when I removed the cooler I found the paste to still be in good condition, it hadn't cracked or turned to dust (as I often see when removing heatsinks from CPUs/GPUs).
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15.2.2014

Compared to older thermal pastes this is a wonder to work with. It is not overly thick, but has sufficient substance that it doesn't run everywhere.again of rice sized blob is sufficient and spreads evenly when the cooler is mounted; no need to spread yourself. Importantly the paste is non conductive so if you do happen to make a mess and get it on the CPU socket it won't cause issues, unlike silver or other metal based pastes.I have also had to remove my CPU cooler a few times and clean the paste off. This has been very straightforward using Akasa's cleaning product. this is not true of all pastes, some are very hard to remove.Performance is good and it has excellent reviews and test results.It has a big advantage over some other top performers in that it doesn't need reapplying over time, one application is good for many years.Pros+ excellent performer+ easy to use and work with, no need to spread or leave to 'cure'+ Non conductive so no risk of shorting if you make a messCons- none
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4.1.2012

Bought this to replace the standard thermal paste of my Dell laptop, running Sandy Bridge i7 quad core and nVidia GT 540M. Before and after average temperatures for CPU and GPU combined under reasonably controlled conditions are 56C vs. 43C at idle, and 94C vs. 83C at maximum load (running prime95 on 7 threads and FurMark on 1 thread and GPU). Idle and low use temperatures (like browsing the web) means that the fan is off, and combined with my SSD, my laptop now runs entirely silent.That's a reduction of 11C. What more need I say?The tube contains a fair amount of paste, enough for at least 4 or 5 applications I guess. I've done a paste replacement twice now, once to replace the standard Dell rubbish,and once again after a month to make sure I did it right the first time (I applied a little too much the first time). Temperatures before and after my second paste job varied only marginally, and could be contributed to ambient temperatures (since I did it over a month later).
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15.8.2013

I'm one of those types that have something to say only if they have something to complain about - not many times i get to be as impressed with a product to be bothered to write a review. This one blew me away. I mean, i don't know jack about thermal pastes, i applied one the first time in my life, so i have no idea how it compares to others, how is its cooling or any of that. What i was concerned about, however, is that when i finally get to applying it, i wouldn't know what to do with it.Simple question: if you never done it before, how do you know how much thermal paste is enough? With this one, you won't have any questions.The person who came up with the idea of having markers on the side of the syringe must have been a genius.If you are a newbie and buying your first thermal paste - this is the one to buy.
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20.3.2016

This is the first time I've used thermal compound so I can't make comparisons but my own experience was profound. My little old CPU is always forced to work hard and I was used to hearing the cooling fan running fast and noisy a lot of the time..I wiped off the little patch of old white stuff with meths and spread an even layer of the new thick, sticky grey stuff over the entirety of both surfaces and stuck it all back together. (you don't need that much by the way) - I haven't heard the fan speed up once since! I couldn't believe it; for a while I thought I must have broken the fan!!!Another useful point; this one doesn't contain and metallic particles, like many traditional versions,so if you do make a bit of a mess you don't need to worry about shorting anything on your motherboard.
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23.2.2013

It was either this paste or Artic Silver and I believe performance wise this has been a good choice, especially considering it's a non metal based compound.I previously had used MX-2 and made the move to arctic silver and never looked back until this.MX-4 - Performance is very similar to arctic silver 5 but thermal transfer efficiency are instant, unlike arctic silver which takes about 50 hours of curing time before the temp's come down a few degrees to match.Pros :not metal based, so less chance of blowing your board up during install and removal / clean!no curing time, so rock bottom temps immediatelycheaper than arctic silvercons :none really,other than if you want an extra degree cooler then arctic silver can offer this but only after it's very long curing period.
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9.1.2016

Bought this based on the recommendations here on Amazon. I had two overheating laptops and a small ION pc used for KODI that had a really noisy fan due to an overheating GPU. Following a few guide videos on line I took the plunge and started working on the laptops and pc. WOW having cleaned off the manufactures paste that was solid, cleaned the CPUs and applied a tiny amount of paste I now have two laptops that are now back to top speed now not being throttled down due to overheating with fans that run silently. My HTPC is now totally silent and the GPU temp. is down well over 15 degs.One happy person.Get some you'll never regret it plus there's loads left in the syringe for later applicationsin the future.
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21.3.2013

My friend's laptop video display had stopped working, but with the help of Google/YouTube, I discovered a common problem was an overheating GPU (which resulted in the exact symptoms her laptop had).I followed the remedial advice to (re)heat the GPU's soldered joints to get it working, then removing the standard GPU compound and using a quality compound (e.g. Arctic Cooling MX-4) to apply a copper plate to the GPU - to prevent it overheating again.I didn't measure any temperatures in the way some people have verified the cooling properties of the product, but the laptop sprang to life when reassembled,so I am more than happy and feel confident the Arctic Cooling product will continue to do it's job well.
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14.3.2013

I don't normally write reviews but I had to due to this product exceeding my expectations by a mile. After I ran some CPU full load tests and saw the temperature reaching 70 degrees, I knew that changing the thermal paste would be a good idea as my PC is four years old now. After applying the paste five minutes ago, I just ran the same test: the highest temperature recorded was 41 degrees! Idle temp is 27 degrees rather than 38 as before - plus I didn't exactly apply the paste with much finesse (the heat sink was slipping and sliding all over the place when I was attaching it). I should've done this a longggggg time ago; I just hope I haven't damaged my CPU too much. Buy it!You won't be dissapointed.
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