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5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic Thermal Paste
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 27, 2019
Based on my experiences with other thermal pastes and reading test results from various tech sites, I decided to give this one a try. Here are my conclusions:
1.) This one is superior in terms of application. The included spatula is a nice touch, but I don't think it is needed. I know that thermal paste application discussions can get heated, but it is really clear to me that the "big blob" method works well, especially with this paste, because of its consistency. If you worship at different thermal paste application method altar, please don't flame me.
2.) This little tube is good for at least four applications. And that includes large GPU dies and large IHSs. Even if you applying it like that guy from The Verge. Don't be like that guy; seriously!
3.) The thermal performance of this paste is top tier. You can find pastes that are better by 2C, but not without spending more money to get less product and/or having to do some actual work to apply it.
4.) Based on the non-drying nature I would feel comfortable using the rest of this tube in a year or two. I have tossed many half full tubes because the bit that was in the syringe tip had hardened. Yeah, I could poke a hole in the tip to get past the dried bit, but I would not want to risk having a microscopic blob of hard paste compromise my thermal interface. I am confident I will get to use the last of this tube of product eventually.
5.) My results (@22C ambient):
a.) i7-5820k @1.32V, 4.7 GHz: idle: 27C, 100% load from AIDA64: 70c max. Yeah, that sounds high, but that is a monster overclock on a monster (for it's time) CPU. That is pushing nearly 250W through a 140W part. Previously I was using a Dark Rock Pro 3, and was getting more like 30C at idle and 90c under load. Of course I could not even get such a high overclock at all on air.
b) GTX1080 @2025 GHz, mem @ 11,400 GHz effective 26c idle 40c at full load. Previously (with stock air cooler) I was getting 35c idle and 85c load (with thermal throttling occurring frequently)
6.) While the included spatula is unnecessary in my religion, it is super useful for mixing epoxy.
Here are the things I don't like about this thermal paste:
1.) It is not RGB. I want RGB thermal paste.
2.) It tastes terrible.
3.) It is not an effective contraceptive.
However, you should really stick to the intended use. If you do you will be happy with the results
Update: I am buying more because I am almost out. If you have one or two jobs to do and you want to have some in reserve, 4g size is ideal. If you are like me, you should get the 8g size. They are both around $10 if you use the correct Amazon listing.
