Thermal Paste question

[Vibora]

So im going to build my new PC next week.

I have these available to purchase locally, which one should I go with?

Arctic MX-4, Corsair TM30, Noctua NT-H1 Hybrid and Zalman Super Thermal Grease ZM-STG2.

Any actual difference between those?

[Slottr]

What about the stock paste? 

You're spending 8$ to lose 1 or 2 degrees

[Hiya!]

13 minutes ago, Slottr said:

What about the stock paste? 

You're spending 8$ to lose 1 or 2 degrees

i disagree..better paste not only have better conductivity which is a good thing but it will also last longer.

$8 imo is a good investment

 

OP go for the MX4

[StayKrafty]

I have experience with MX4 and NT-H1 and in my experience, the MX4 yielded same temps at a lower price point.

[Bravo1cc]

I agree with @Hiya! good thermal paste is a must, if that stuff leaks out(Which can happen) and shorts something its best to pay $8 rather than what ever was paid for your board.

[Hiya!]

6 minutes ago, Bravo1cc said:

I agree with @Hiya! good thermal paste is a must, if that stuff leaks out(Which can happen) and shorts something its best to pay $8 rather than what ever was paid for your board.

most paste are non conductive so its not a problem. the problem with stock paste is while they are not neccessarily bad or anything but still not as good as aftermarket paste in terms of conductivity is that they will lose their conductivity much faster..and no one likes to replace a paste. its just a tedious thing to do

 

 

[Vibora]

On 3/29/2019 at 5:37 PM, StayKrafty said:

I have experience with MX4 and NT-H1 and in my experience, the MX4 yielded same temps at a lower price point.

 

On 3/29/2019 at 5:33 PM, Hiya! said:

i disagree..better paste not only have better conductivity which is a good thing but it will also last longer.

$8 imo is a good investment

 

OP go for the MX4

Just bought the MX4

The cashier said, "Wouldn't you prefer the Noctua? It's better" and I was like nah it's fine and he said "aight just giving my recommendation as a technician" :))

[jiyeon]

4 minutes ago, Vibora said:

The cashier said, "Wouldn't you prefer the Noctua? It's better" and I was like nah it's fine and he said "aight just giving my recommendation as a technician" :))

Part of that could be the cashier wanting you to spend more money. The MX-4 is an excellent thermal compound for the money.

[Hiya!]

7 hours ago, Vibora said:

 

Just bought the MX4

The cashier said, "Wouldn't you prefer the Noctua? It's better" and I was like nah it's fine and he said "aight just giving my recommendation as a technician" :))

She just want to sell u out lel

[nick name]

I can say that Noctua paste is incredibly easy to work with.  

[MadmanRB]

I actually like Noctua NT-H1 as its easy to apply and remove, MX4 is also good too.

Pick your poison!