Is Arctic MX-4 any good?
I found the MX-4 to be very thin and spread very easily / evenly. In my testing, it was easier to work with than the MX-2 and about the same as the AS5. The Cooler Master stock thermal compound was by far the thickest and most difficult….Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Paste Review.
| Thermal Conductivity (W/mk) | 8.5 |
|---|---|
| Gross Weight | 0.08 kg |
Is Arctic MX-4 a liquid metal?
Secure Usage. In contrast to pastes based on metal oxides or liquid metal, ARCTIC’s MX-4 is metal-free and not electrically conductive.
What is Arctic mx5 made of?
carbon microparticles
The surfaces of processor chips and cooler floors are covered with microscopic dents; ARCTIC’s MX-5 thermal paste is composed of carbon microparticles which fill these cavities. This leads to low thermal resistance, guaranteeing that heat is dissipated efficiently from the CPUs, GPUs or power semiconductor components.
Is the Arctic MX-4 non conductive?
Secure usage. In contrast to pastes based on metal oxides or liquid metal, ARCTIC’s MX-4 is metal-free and not electrically conductive. This eliminates the risk of short circuiting, and eliminates the need to worry about corrosion damage to the radiator floor caused by liquid metal.
How long does Arctic MX-4 take to dry?
It has a long curing time of 200 hours and as it is capacitive it should be used near electrical traces as it might short these out in the long run. The MX-4 has none of these draw backs and is cheaper to buy as well. I won’t dunk any points for its relatively high viscosity.
Is the ARCTIC MX-5 good?
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, it is worth it. Whenever I am putting aftermarket heatsinks on I always use Arctic products because of the cost, availability, and the quality. Over the years I have found the MX-5 to be the best, but the MX-4 is still suitable for replacing OEM heatsinks or non-overclocked applications.
Is ARCTIC MX-5 conductive?
In contrast to pastes based on metal oxides or liquid metal, ARCTIC MX-5 is neither electrically conductive nor capacitive.
What is better liquid metal or thermal paste?
Yes, liquid metal has a higher thermal conductivity but has significant risks in the application. And therefore, best left to those who know what they are doing. On the other hand, thermal paste is cheaper, but you’ll have to deal with its lower thermal conductivity ratings.
How often should CPU thermal paste be replaced?
every 2-3 years
Although high-end compounds can maintain efficacy up to 7 years after installation, manufacturers recommend removing any thermal paste from your CPU’s heat-spreader and CPU Cooler every 2-3 years to be on the safe side.
Can I use alcohol wipes to remove thermal paste?
Wipe away most of the thermal paste that you can and then use 99% Pure IPA to clean away any residue. Avoid using rubbing alcohol, which is just 70% IPA. I like to use KimWipes as they leave very little lint.