Paste applied years ago dries out and hardens, and it shows in processor temperatures before the machine gives any other sign of trouble. ARCTIC's MX series is the basic choice here: MX-4 is the familiar one and easy to spread, while MX-6 and MX-7 conduct heat a little more efficiently. Pick the package size to match your needs — a two-gram syringe covers a few installations, while the 8 and 20 gram packs suit a workbench where machines are built often.
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Paste applied years ago dries out and hardens, and it shows in processor temperatures before the machine gives any other sign of trouble. ARCTIC's MX series is the basic choice here: MX-4 is the familiar one and easy to spread, while MX-6 and MX-7 conduct heat a little more efficiently. Pick the package size to match your needs — a two-gram syringe covers a few installations, while the 8 and 20 gram packs suit a workbench where machines are built often.