Arctic Silver 5 High Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound -12g (AS5-12G-R)

I have been using Arctic Silver for years now. I think it is the best stuff. When changing from ceramic paste to Arctic Silver I was able to measure a 10 degree temperature drop under similar conditions. I now use this in all of my builds, & reinstallation of thermal compound when refurbishing pcs.

The title says it all, one of the best thermal pasts on the market for a great price. I run a computer shop and go through like a tube every 2 weeks so this stuff comes in handy all the time. My go-to for thermal paste.

spreading peanut butter is easier. used the edge of an old credit card to get the even coverage.

this is a great item to have when your building more than one computer, because the smaller containers dont seem to go very far.

This is simply a must for system builders who are devoted to the best results! I might also add that Ive been building high-performance PCs for many years and have found that this really does produce the best heat transfer temps for CPUs, APUs & GPUs... Best way to apply is a small amount on either heatsink or processor (whichever is smallest), then in a circular fashion, using a very clean finger, spread compound evenly over entire surface, taking care to NOT use too much, just enough to spread under pressure so entire contact surface is covered... I know a lot of guys think it best to put a dot and trust the pressure of heatsink will spread it. While this is true some of the time, it is NOT always true and you want to be sure, especially if you are building your own rig... obviously, clean up finger well afterward before consuming your favorite pizza (or whatever...)

I frequently build computers for home and work, and I need a reliable thermal compound. This nails it. Ive used Arctic Silver for years, and its never failed me.

Works well but had the consistency of dry paste.

Most of the thermal grease or compound that comes either pre-applied or with a cooler is like wet toothpaste when applied. This stuff is like liquid silver. You barely even need a dot to cover an entire surface and it works very well. It is dense and conducts heat like there is no threshold between your equipment and the block. I dont have the differences in numbers to share, but I can tell you that my CPU is sitting at 27°C right now with a $30 air cooler.

Only thermal grease I will use.

This is the best thermal compound available in the marketplace today. I like the larger size as well for multiple CPU re-seating.