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4-Grams Arctic MX-4 Premium Performance Thermal Paste

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Update: This popular deal is still available with slightly lower prices.

Nexus Labs LLC via Amazon has 4-Grams ARCTIC MX-4 Premium Performance Thermal Paste on sale for $5.39 > Now $5.20. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Alternatively, Arctic Inc. via Amazon also has 4-Grams Arctic MX-4 Premium Performance Thermal Paste w/ Spatula on sale for $5.50. > Now $5.38. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

Arctic Inc. via Amazon has 4-Grams ARCTIC MX-4 Premium Performance Thermal Paste on sale for $5.29. > Now: $5.19. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.

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Note, product must be sold by Arctic Inc. and fulfilled by Amazon

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ARCTIC Inc. via Amazon [amazon.com] has 4-Grams ARCTIC MX-4 Premium Performance Thermal Paste for Processors for $5.29. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+. NLA Available again Now $5.19

ARCTIC Inc. via Amazon [amazon.com] has 4-Grams ARCTIC MX-4 Premium Performance Thermal Paste for Processors + Spatula for $5.45 Now $5.38. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

About this item:
  • Well Proven Quality: The design of our thermal paste packaging has changed several times, the formula of the composition has remained unchanged, so our MX pastes have stood for high quality
  • Excellent Performance: ARCTIC MX-4 thermal paste is made of carbon microparticles, guaranteeing extremely high thermal conductivity. This ensures that heat from the CPU/GPU is dissipated quickly & efficiently
  • Safe Application: The MX-4 is metal-free and non-electrical conductive which eliminates any risks of causing short circuit, adding more protection to the CPU and VGA cards
  • High Durability: In contrast to metal and silicon thermal compound, the MX-4 does not compromise over time. Once applied, you do not need to apply it again as it will last at least for 8 years
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Created 04-02-2023 at 03:31 PM by Eragorn | Staff
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Model: Arctic Cooling Inc. MX-4 4g Thermal Compound For All Coolers

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Rather get 8g with spatula @ $8.49
Just to give a data point to which folks can compare this deal (and one I am seeing in the comments for the 8g w/ spatula for $8.49) -
In October 2022 I got the 8g w/ spatula (basically a shard of plastic) for $7.10 and it's been at or under this price between Oct 2022 and late March 2023.

I know it's hardly a difference, but for some folks it matters. Be well, all
This is not really a deal. The 8g used to be under $7 for several months.

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MetsFan22
04-20-2023 at 01:18 PM.
04-20-2023 at 01:18 PM.
I'm not really sure what this stuff is or how to use it, but it seems like a pretty good price so I think I'm going to get one just to keep on hand in case I would ever find a need for it.
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EliteZags
04-20-2023 at 03:13 PM.
04-20-2023 at 03:13 PM.
great price ordered 4

what's this normally used for?
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IdiotT
04-20-2023 at 03:14 PM.
04-20-2023 at 03:14 PM.
After all these years, we are still using MX4.
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04-20-2023 at 03:56 PM.
04-20-2023 at 03:56 PM.
MX-4 is the old standby of thermal paste. It's something you can basically just drop into a system and know you'll be fine. MX-5, while technically better in terms of temps, had a fair amount of QC issues in it's short run making it a less reliable choice. MX-6 is still pretty new, the oldest applications are only about 6 months old at this point iirc, so jury is out on it in terms of longevity and reliability. It does perform better than both the MX-4 and MX5, though.

That said, most known brand non-conductive thermal paste performs within a degree or two of one another in most mainstream builds. So unless you need some thermal paste for an extreme use case (like repasting a gaming laptop, or some other extreme high heat application), I wouldn't worry too much about thermal performance between the main brands.

For example, I used MX-4 reliably for a number of years (my i5 2500k based server, which hasn't been repasted in quite a few years, is still running on MX-4 without issue). When I needed to reup, I was able to get some Noctua NT-H1 for cheaper, so that's what I got. The performance was basically identical. My NT-H1 ran out not long ago, and I was able to get MX-4 for cheaper this time around, so I went with that again. Keeps my 5700x in the 30s under normal usage on air, 50s under heavy load, and idles at 28-30 depending on room temp. Basically what you'd expect out of almost any name brand non-conductive modern paste (in my pc case and environment, that is).

Long story short, there's nothing special about MX-4 performance wise. There's better stuff out there in that regard. It's just a reliable, solid performer. If you can get it cheaper than other brands (or just want something long term you know is reliable), go for it. If something like NT-H1/2, PK-3 or Gelid etc. is cheaper, I wouldn't hesitate going that direction instead. With few exceptions, it will all perform pretty much the same, and should last a good long while. Of course, if you need something extreme (and don't mind dealing with a runny conductive mess), you can always get Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut for a price per gram that would make an 80s Wall Street banker blush lol.
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04-20-2023 at 04:34 PM.
04-20-2023 at 04:34 PM.
MX4 lasts for 10 years if I remember correctly and works well plus Ive never had any issues with it. Is it the best? No, but its good. Again, I would rather use this and not have to worry for 10 years. If you go by the box, other thermal pastes are only rated for 3 or 5 years. Also this cleans up easy and its not conductive.
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04-20-2023 at 04:44 PM.
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This fixed my BBQ Razer Blade, I was in doubt when buying, but sh it delivers.
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04-20-2023 at 05:20 PM.
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Can one boof this?
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04-20-2023 at 06:06 PM.
04-20-2023 at 06:06 PM.
My CPU refused the jab 💉 damn I already comment this. Get this off the front page.
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ChiildManson
04-20-2023 at 06:55 PM.
04-20-2023 at 06:55 PM.
Quote from superfizzo :
I had a friend tell me about this stuff and it's much thicker than the Arctic but works great and will last forever. Definitely a bit more expensive but it's manufactured in Japan and goes into lots of high-performance applications.


https://www.amazon.com/X23-7783D-...118&sr=8-3 [amazon.com]
these look like straight out of san francisco public transportation.
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04-20-2023 at 07:27 PM.
04-20-2023 at 07:27 PM.
Quote from illusion27 :
How old was your mx4 application when you switched to mx6 ? Sometimes repasting itself helps to drop temps by a few degrees.
hm... i cant remember the last time I repasted. ugh its just so much work -_-
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these look like straight out of san francisco public transportation.
or new york. I see them all over the tracks here.
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04-20-2023 at 07:54 PM.
04-20-2023 at 07:54 PM.
The 20g mx4 is 11.98 on Amazon also. This is the best option..
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CyanCatfish684
04-21-2023 at 02:18 AM.
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I just recently switched from MX-4 to MX-6 on everything. noticeable drop in temps. usually 1-2 degrees.
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04-21-2023 at 08:38 AM.
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Quote from CyanCatfish684 :
I just recently switched from MX-4 to MX-6 on everything. noticeable drop in temps. usually 1-2 degrees.
I just upgraded to MX6 as well from MX4, but I also upgraded from single heatsink fan to a AIO, dropped about 20
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04-21-2023 at 09:19 AM.
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Left this in the sink along with the needles for my inkjet refill and my parents thought I was doing drugs.
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