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Dec 29, 2025 2:59 AM

2g ID-COOLING Frost X45 Thermal Paste for CPU Processors

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ID-COOLING via Amazon has 2g ID-COOLING Frost X45 Thermal Paste for CPU Processors on sale for $3.49. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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  • With a thermal conductivity of 15.2 W/m·K, this thermal paste ensures efficient heat transfer from the processor or GPU to the heat sink for optimal cooling performance.
  • Metal-free and electrically non-conductive
  • Remains stable over time, resisting drying, cracking, or separation to maintain consistent performance.
  • Easy to apply

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $3.12 less (47% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $6.61 at the time of this posting.
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    • Seller ID-COOLING has a 95% positive feedback rating in the last 12 months, with over 1,915 Lifetime feedback.

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ID-COOLING via Amazon has 2g ID-COOLING Frost X45 Thermal Paste for CPU Processors on sale for $3.49. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member Jaggsta for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • With a thermal conductivity of 15.2 W/m·K, this thermal paste ensures efficient heat transfer from the processor or GPU to the heat sink for optimal cooling performance.
  • Metal-free and electrically non-conductive
  • Remains stable over time, resisting drying, cracking, or separation to maintain consistent performance.
  • Easy to apply

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $3.12 less (47% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $6.61 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Seller ID-COOLING has a 95% positive feedback rating in the last 12 months, with over 1,915 Lifetime feedback.

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Chevyguy85
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rubbing alcohol and coffee filters work well for removing paste.
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mavericknik
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Bad take. Pads are significantly more expensive, harder to source (Honeywell doesn't sell directly), harder to apply( need proper mounting pressure) and might not work as well if you have a water cooled loop (ptm needs to heat up to ~45° to melt properly). Thermal paste is just fine and performs similarly. Ptm does have it's benefits but it isn't a straight up replacement.
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Dec 29, 2025 1:50 PM
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ExDeusDec 29, 2025 1:50 PM
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Have seen at least one video [youtube.com] where the Frost X35 performs well, so the X45 could have similar performance.

Mostly, I just support saying "CPU Processors", in the way one might impress others by saying "ATM Machines".
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Dec 29, 2025 1:52 PM
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smartdealsDec 29, 2025 1:52 PM
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support both amd and intel cup?
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GrandmasterBBCDec 29, 2025 1:58 PM
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Quote from smartdeals View quoted comment :
support both amd and intel cup?
Yes, AMD or Intel.
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Dec 29, 2025 2:40 PM
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Dec 29, 2025 2:44 PM
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ScarletDirt565Dec 29, 2025 2:44 PM
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Quote from Ch3apSk8te View quoted comment :
People still use thermal paste even after all the testing of thermal pads blowing it out of the water? Psshhh peasants!
Back in my day you'd have to mine the rare earth elements yourself and mix your own paste.
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Dec 29, 2025 2:47 PM
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mj025Dec 29, 2025 2:47 PM
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Quote from Ch3apSk8te View quoted comment :
People still use thermal paste even after all the testing of thermal pads blowing it out of the water? Psshhh peasants!
When I built my last two systems I finally said dealing with paste is enough and used thermal grizzly kryosheets. Don't have to worry about the paste drying out or anything. Was just annoying keeping sheets in place as I seated the coolers.
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Quote from Ch3apSk8te View quoted comment :
People still use thermal paste even after all the testing of thermal pads blowing it out of the water? Psshhh peasants!
I fix up old computers as a hobby, paste is much cheaper per application. I thought paste still performed better, just that pads in theory last longer? Maybe my knowledge is dated. But yeah pads have their uses for sure.
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Dec 29, 2025 2:53 PM
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Ch3apSk8teDec 29, 2025 2:53 PM
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Quote from mj025 View quoted comment :
When I built my last two systems I finally said dealing with paste is enough and used thermal grizzly kryosheets. Don't have to worry about the paste drying out or anything. Was just annoying keeping sheets in place as I seated the coolers.
Not all pads are created equal I should've been more specific. The PTM pads are what I was referring to.
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Quote from Ch3apSk8te View quoted comment :
Not all pads are created equal I should've been more specific. The PTM pads are what I was referring to.
PTM is quite expensive, though. But, then again, I've seen a lot of reports that the (probably knockoff, much cheaper) PTM from AliExpress is actually really good.
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Spaceman6969Dec 29, 2025 3:16 PM
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Quote from muchwow View quoted comment :
I fix up old computers as a hobby, paste is much cheaper per application. I thought paste still performed better, just that pads in theory last longer? Maybe my knowledge is dated. But yeah pads have their uses for sure.
Sorry for sounding like a dumb user but would this be applicable to gaming console like PS4 and Xbox One? I have disassembled it no problem however I am concerned about removing original dry thermal paste that needs to be scrapped(?) or "cleaned" before putting a new thermal paste. Saw this deal and thought I should jump on it but wanted to be extra certain. Thoughts?
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CodeChimpDec 29, 2025 3:27 PM
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Quote from Spaceman6969 View quoted comment :
Sorry for sounding like a dumb user but would this be applicable to gaming console like PS4 and Xbox One? I have disassembled it no problem however I am concerned about removing original dry thermal paste that needs to be scrapped(?) or "cleaned" before putting a new thermal paste. Saw this deal and thought I should jump on it but wanted to be extra certain. Thoughts?
I am no expert, but I was always told to clean them with isopropyl alcohol and q-tips. You want to get all of it off before re-applying.

I used to fix XB360s for side cash, most of which were RROD errors, and that was the process I used to clean the CPU and GPU up before installing the new X-clips. Again, I am no expert and was just following what the internet said was "best practices" at the time.
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MrStinkyCheeseDec 29, 2025 3:34 PM
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Quote from Spaceman6969 View quoted comment :
Sorry for sounding like a dumb user but would this be applicable to gaming console like PS4 and Xbox One? I have disassembled it no problem however I am concerned about removing original dry thermal paste that needs to be scrapped(?) or "cleaned" before putting a new thermal paste. Saw this deal and thought I should jump on it but wanted to be extra certain. Thoughts?
rubbing alcohol and coffee filters work well for removing paste.
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Dec 29, 2025 4:29 PM
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vash01000100Dec 29, 2025 4:29 PM
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Even though this is half price, why even try it when there are bad reviews? Well known pastes aren't that much more and the labor alone to redo it is already worth the cost. Are you really going to spend all that money on a PC then cheap out on a crucial part of cooling?
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az060693Dec 29, 2025 4:40 PM
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Quote from muchwow View quoted comment :
I fix up old computers as a hobby, paste is much cheaper per application. I thought paste still performed better, just that pads in theory last longer? Maybe my knowledge is dated. But yeah pads have their uses for sure.
The newer Honeywell PTM pads perform better but if we're being honest, unless you're a heavy overclocker, it doesn't really matter. It costs way more too and it sucks to apply, plus Honeywell doesn't do consumer sales for it, so you're just gambling on random third party merchants.

I got it to try it out and it's been nice, but the application was a nightmare and it costs like 10x as much as paste even if you account for savings from not having to reapply.

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Dec 29, 2025 4:43 PM
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GaiaGeekDec 29, 2025 4:43 PM
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Quote from vash01000100 View quoted comment :
Even though this is half price, why even try it when there are bad reviews? Well known pastes aren't that much more and the labor alone to redo it is already worth the cost. Are you really going to spend all that money on a PC then cheap out on a crucial part of cooling?
Echoing this same thought. I recently used some cheap thermal paste I got off eBay on an old laptop with overheating issues, and it's still running hot, so now I'm left wondering if better paste will resolve the issue. Artic MX-4 is only $5.50 on Amazon and highly reviewed (4.8 stars), so I'll probably get that.

For a couple bucks more, get something you know will work.

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