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
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+. NLAAvailable 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
Model: Arctic Cooling Inc. MX-4 4g Thermal Compound For All Coolers
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ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for all processors (CPU, GPU - PC, PS4, XBOX), very high thermal conductivity, long durability, safe application, non-conductive, non-capacitive
Manufacturer:
ARCTIC
Model Number:
ACTCP00002B
Product SKU:
B07L9BDY3T
ASIN:
B07L9BDY3T
Brand:
ARCTIC
Item Dimensions LxWxH:
0.5905512 x 3.1102362 x 7.3622046 Inches
Item Weight:
0.00881849 Pounds
Item model number:
ACTCP00002B
Manufacturer:
ARCTIC
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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what's this normally used for?
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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https://www.amazon.com/X23-7783D-...118&sr=8-3 [amazon.com]
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