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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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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 4:57 PM
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fintlewoodlewixDec 29, 2025 4:57 PM
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Quote from GaiaGeek View quoted comment :

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.
Old laptop? Clean out the cooling. They get caked up with dust.
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Quote from ScarletDirt565 View quoted comment :
Back in my day you'd have to mine the rare earth elements yourself and mix your own paste.
toothpaste and metal shavings from your pc case...
Dec 29, 2025 5:05 PM
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santiagoandersDec 29, 2025 5:05 PM
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The title implies this wouldn't work for graphics GPUs?
Dec 29, 2025 5:22 PM
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devgoonDec 29, 2025 5:22 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.
For a few bucks more get Artic, Noctua or Thermal Grizzly. The difference is the price of a Monster drink
Dec 29, 2025 5:23 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!
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 10:40 PM
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ElectrorangeDec 29, 2025 10:40 PM
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Will this work well with other chips for example like on a video game or amplifier that have heat sink
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nightanoleDec 30, 2025 1:06 AM
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Quote from Electrorange View quoted comment :
Will this work well with other chips for example like on a video game or amplifier that have heat sink
Yup. Its none conductive so it will work on anything that doesnt require liquid metal.

I personally prefer mx-4 or NT-H1. But just about every non conductive past is within a few degrees of each other. Its all down to ease of application. Do you want it to spread like butter but might oops too much out under pressure, or do you want it to spread like clay/putty and it might not spread thin enough on bit chip.

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Dec 30, 2025 4:21 AM
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mj025Dec 30, 2025 4:21 AM
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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.
Yeah, but the Kryosheets (the z axis oriented graphene pads, not the lower performing carbonauts) are still damn good. From comparisons I've seen we're talking 1 to 2 degrees c difference. I don't know how long the phase change pads will last but the kryosheets will probably outlast any other component in a build. Though I do agree with you, either is now a much better option than any conventional paste. We've moved past that point.
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Quote from devgoon View quoted comment :
For a few bucks more get Artic, Noctua or Thermal Grizzly. The difference is the price of a Monster drink
Um, I think you misread what I wrote? I said I used Thermal Grizzly Kryosheets in my builds. These are the graphene pads, not phase change, but also not the lower performing carbonaut pads.
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This is a good deal, but if you get a thermalright cooler they just give you their own thermal paste which has kinda made buying pastes separately irrelevant. Now if you are replacing it on an older cooler (might as well get a new one + paste included) it has its place but this is a low amount so you only get a few uses which is probably enough for most people.

Pads are much less maintenance, but this is so cheap that it's not worth the 5X upcharge unless it's going in a different type of system. Like laptops where liquid metal isn't as safe due to constant movement and you won't typically change the paste but need maximum performance.
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sixty4bitDec 31, 2025 12:55 AM
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Quote from GaiaGeek View quoted comment :

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.
wait I just came here from the mx4 post where someone said this stuff is better and someone else said get mx7
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4SKZ8Dec 31, 2025 8:30 AM
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ID COOLING not even once 💉
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HexiumVIIDec 31, 2025 10:13 PM
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Quote from GaiaGeek View quoted comment :
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.
Sadly it will prob not. Laptop cooling systems just aren't enough for gaming and intense processing. I was going to replace mine but it already has freakin liquid metal. You have to undervolt and cap the watts to do that. Easy if you have an Asus and AMD. Anything will require research for that particular laptop.

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bootymongerJan 3, 2026 7:38 PM
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If you're just going for ultimate cheapness, I think their ID-cooling $15 heatsink comes with some Frost X25 paste https://slickdeals.net/f/19027324

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