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ARCTIC Inc via Amazon has 4-Grams Arctic MX-5 Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for $5.89. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

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Product features:
  • Completely metal-free, eliminating the risk of short circuits, discharges and corrosion damage to the radiator bottom
  • easy to apply
  • Can be used on CPUs, GPUs and power semiconductor components
  • Can be applied in a particularly thin layer. In combination with its high thermal conductivity

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Since it is sold directly by Arctic, and they announced all prior product was recalled in mid January, I'm betting this is new product. It even has a delayed delivery window from March 4 to March 24.
If you did happen to buy Artic MX-5 thermal paste before January 2022, you can get a replacement. Here is the link to the Arctic post about the issue and how to submit a request to get a replacement.

https://www.arctic.de/us/blog/arc...l-compound

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murrayd222
02-27-2022 at 03:07 AM.
02-27-2022 at 03:07 AM.
Change seller to Arctic's store. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
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02-27-2022 at 06:25 AM.

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02-27-2022 at 06:25 AM.
Review are pretty bad because of the "current" bad batch.
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TheGreatDonkey
02-27-2022 at 06:28 AM.
02-27-2022 at 06:28 AM.
Excellent historic price per 3C - looks to be lowest ever (once hit this price point briefly a few weeks ago).

For the fanatics that are wondering how this compares to MX-4, Thermal Grizzly, etc, here is a decent comparison that ranks this performs quite well (and not accounting for this lower price):
Electrically Conductive: No
Thermal Conductivity: 9 W/mk

https://www.tomshardware.com/best...rmal-paste
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02-27-2022 at 06:41 AM.

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02-27-2022 at 06:41 AM.
Quote from coppec :
Review are pretty bad because of the "current" bad batch.

Since it is sold directly by Arctic, and they announced all prior product was recalled in mid January, I'm betting this is new product. It even has a delayed delivery window from March 4 to March 24.
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02-27-2022 at 08:40 AM.
02-27-2022 at 08:40 AM.
ARCTIC MX-5 (4 g) - Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC, PS4, Xbox), Extremely high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...TLWGU&th=1

EXTRA THIN BONDLINE: Perfect filling of micro-pores leads to lower thermal resistance - and may lead to stronger adhesion. Please refer to uninstallation video 'How to Properly Remove a CPU Cooler'
MULTIPLE VARIANTS: ARCTIC MX-5 is available in sizes ranging from 2 to 50 grams. Resealable packaging prevents the paste from drying out. Alternatively available with spatula
SAFE TO USE: ARCTIC MX-5 is completely metal-free, eliminating the risk of short circuits, discharges and corrosion damage to the radiator bottom
EASY APPLICATION: Thanks to its viscosity, MX-5 is easy to apply. It spreads evenly and allows for a very thin layer regardless of the application method used
VERSATILE USES: Can be used on CPUs, GPUs and power semiconductor components. Thanks to its excellent properties, the ARCTIC MX-5 can be used in many scenarios without hesitation
EXCELLENT RESULTS: ARCTIC MX-5 can be applied in a particularly thin layer. In combination with its high thermal conductivity, this results in very low thermal resistance
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Cheapy Stuff
02-27-2022 at 10:08 AM.
02-27-2022 at 10:08 AM.
Is this stuff significantly better than what you can get for $2-3 on ebay?
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02-27-2022 at 09:58 PM.
02-27-2022 at 09:58 PM.
Quote from Cheapy Stuff :
Is this stuff significantly better than what you can get for $2-3 on ebay?
It spreads easily and doesn't require much skill to get good results. The cheap stuff is usually 2-3 W/K. This stuff is much higher, but not as high as Kryonaut which is about 4X the price per gram normally
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dydlee
02-27-2022 at 10:00 PM.
02-27-2022 at 10:00 PM.
It's nice to have a supply of this to benchmark coolers if you have that need. Does anyone know if Kryonaut has ever gone on sale?
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02-28-2022 at 04:03 AM.
02-28-2022 at 04:03 AM.
Thanks. In for one in advance of my upcoming build.
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02-28-2022 at 09:21 AM.
02-28-2022 at 09:21 AM.
Quote from dydlee :
It spreads easily and doesn't require much skill to get good results. The cheap stuff is usually 2-3 W/K. This stuff is much higher, but not as high as Kryonaut which is about 4X the price per gram normally

Does this have expiry date
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02-28-2022 at 09:24 AM.
02-28-2022 at 09:24 AM.
Deal? 8g was around $11 Not much difference.
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02-28-2022 at 09:42 AM.
02-28-2022 at 09:42 AM.
Just curious on how long this stuff lasts, I have a small tube thats probably over 8yrs old, does this stuff last that long?
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GimmeYoTots
02-28-2022 at 09:50 AM.
02-28-2022 at 09:50 AM.
It's a good deal on this type of product and this brand, but can anyone tell me that there is verified evidence that this very expensive thermal paste (price per oz) is materially better than let's say -- Permatex Anti Seize lubricant?

Btw, I do see that Tom's Hardware tested this particular thermal paste [tomshardware.com] and ranked it quite highly -- #4 overall. ProlimaTech PK-3 was rate the overall best for those that care.

4. Arctic MX-5
Best Premium Paste: All-Around Performer

SPECIFICATIONS
Electrically Conductive: NoThermal Conductivity: 6.0 W/mkEase of Use: 4.5 (1=difficult, 5=simple)Relative Performance: 4.0 (1=poor, 5=excellent)Cleanup: lint-free absorbent paper towels, alcohol pads or cotton swabs and alcoholPrice per gram: $2.75
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