Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (Pack of 2)

Best compound

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound is like magic for your computer. It helps keep your CPU cool by filling in tiny gaps between the processor and the heat sink. This means your computer stays cooler and runs faster, which is great for gaming or heavy-duty tasks. Plus, it's easy to apply and lasts a long time, so you don't have to worry about it wearing off. If you want to keep your computer running smoothly, Arctic Silver 5 is the way to go!

I have used Arctic Silver products since about 2002. I have been through the interations from Arctic Silver (no number), 2, 3, 5 over the years. If you want your processor to run at the lowest possible temperatures (given Heatsink and air circulation limitations), Arctic Silver is the best by far.Heat is the great destroyer of computer components (HD, CPU, Memory, etc). Anything that reduces heat will greatly increase the longevity of the components. Adequate air flow should be the first consideration but when it comes time to transfer heat from you CPU to that airflow, the thermal compound (Arctic Silver 5) is phenomenal in that heat transfer from the CPU to the Heatsink/Fan and then into the airflow.Over the years, I have learned that less is better. The thinnest continuous layer (without air gaps) of Arctic Silver applied to the CPU surface provides the highest level of performance with regard to heat transfer. It can take a little time, effort, and practice to achieve that superthin layer but the results are astounding. I have tried thermal compounds from other suppliers and none come close to the superior performance that Arctic silver exhibits hour after hour, day after day, and year after year. As long as you do not disturb the heatsink relative to the CPU, you should not need to reapply thermal compound because of age.Arctic Silver 5 is just great stuff!

the only thermal paste i will use

A classic, the best

This stuff works well and has been widely recommended for years. It is reasonably priced and you get a lot in this two pack - enough to last many applications. Make sure you follow tutorials on how and how much to apply. It does apparently have a break-in period before it reaches peak performance which I noticed myself. I've seen reports that Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound - Retail offers better performance (were talking a degree C or two) and if I'd known that I would've just used the compound that came with my cooler.

I'm not a thermal paste expect by any means but the is my go-to for decent thermals. It's short tubes but they put a lot in them. It can be a bit of an effort to get the paste to come out. Technic over brute force. Slowly squeeze the tube over a piece of paper until it starts to come out.

One of the most reliable thermal paste I've used. Easy to use and it lasts a long time.