ARCTIC MX-4 (incl. Spatula, 8 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application

ARCTIC MX-4 (incl. Spatula, 8 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application

Q: Why does it rip my cpu out of its socket during heatsink removal?

I’m assuming you are talking about the old thermal paste. When you remove the heatsink from the CPU, you try to twist them apart, going sideways and never pull the heatsink up off the CPU. That procedure usually works but I actually pulled the CPU out of its socket after several attempts to twist it off. Luckily, it was an Intel CPU and not an AMD CPU, which uses pins. I examined the old thermal paste. It had the consistency of clay. The PC was purchased in 2003 and so the thermal paste was almost 20 years old. The IBM PC’s MOBO had only died recently and I wanted the Intel P4 2.4 GHz as a spare part in case I needed it as well as the CPU cooler. I had another PC I assembled from cannibalized parts from 3 legacy PCs and while it was easy to remove the this CPU cooler (heatsink+fan) from the CPU, that was because the thermal paste was completely solid, or dried out. Arctic MX-4 claims 8-year durability and is nonconductive. Use the pentadot method for applying. There are YouTube videos to aid you.

Q: would the x5 be a better choice?

It depends on your application, I've been using MX5 for years and have great results, MX5 Silver is probably only a degree or two cooler than MX4, but MX5 is a conductive product and you need to be careful with application. MX4 is a recommended set it and forget it product with no risk to your components as it is not electrically conductive. With MX5 I replace it every year when I do my annual dusting of the system, and that requires removal of the CPU cooler. With MX4, its more for low maintenance people who probably will only clean the dust out of their system every few years with a commercial grade leaf blower instead of doing a complete professional tear down cleaning.

Q: cada cuanto se le cambia la pasta termica a un procesador de PC? Ej: Ryzen 5 5600x

Segun la Informacion oficial esta dura 8 años sin que sus propiedades de conductividad cambien, pero creo que es saludable cambiar la pasta térmica cada vez que separas el disipador del procesador.

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⚡High thermal conductivity

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🛡️Safe, non-conductive

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Description

🔥 Elevate Your Cooling Game with ARCTIC MX-4!

DURABILITY THAT LASTS - Long-lasting performance that keeps your system cool under pressure.
SAFETY MEETS EFFICIENCY - Metal-free formula ensures no short circuits, keeping your components safe.
AUTHENTICITY YOU CAN TRUST - Verify your product's authenticity with our unique check.
PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS - Designed for easy application, even if you're a beginner.
UNLEASH YOUR HARDWARES POTENTIAL - Experience unparalleled thermal performance with ARCTIC MX-4.

The ARCTIC MX-4 is a premium thermal paste designed for CPUs and GPUs, featuring high thermal conductivity from carbon microparticles, a safe metal-free formula, and an easy application process, making it ideal for both novices and experts. Its long-lasting durability ensures optimal performance for your hardware.

Specifications

Brand	ARCTIC
Item model number	ACTCP00059A
Item Weight	0.282 ounces
Product Dimensions	0.02 x 11.42 x 11.42 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	0.02 x 11.42 x 11.42 inches
Color	grey
Manufacturer	ARCTIC
ASIN	B08VN345D4
Country of Origin	China
Date First Available	February 2, 2021

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Why does it rip my cpu out of its socket during heatsink removal?

would the x5 be a better choice?

cada cuanto se le cambia la pasta termica a un procesador de PC? Ej: Ryzen 5 5600x

What is the thermal conductivity of this paste?

Reviews

4.8

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C**.

Great product.

It's MX-4, what do you need to say? It works great. It's cheap. It's easy to apply and spread. Keeps temps at bay and works on every cooler.

1.06.2025

S**U

Great product

Have been using for years but was using the 4grams one which got finished recently wanted a bigger size decided on this one as am very confident with this thermal paste. This will last sometime. My pc will be happy.

7.05.2025

A**

An Awesome Product!

Muy buena pasta termica para realizar mantenimientos preventivos a dispositivos electrónicos, tiene buena disipación de calor.

23.05.2025

J**S

Pasta

Llegó rápido, excelente estado y una pasta térmica de excelente calidad para cuidar tu PC

6.05.2025

J**E

Great thermal paste

Great thermal paste that keeps my CPU from running hot. I am rating 4 stars instead of 5 because I ordered the MX-4 thermal paste w/ spatula, but received MX-6 thermal paste w/ no spatula. While that's not indicative of the MX-6 product I used in terms of performance, be aware you might receive something different than what you ordered.

26.05.2025

J**L

Excelente

Cumple su función

3.05.2025

M**O

La diferencia entre una pasta térmica regular y una buena es sorprendente

Tenia una pasta térmica regular en mi CPU y tocaba casi los 80° i5 6500 , cambie la pasta térmica y bajo a 65° en carga, me parece que es muy necesario para mejorar el rendimiento del CPU.

3.04.2025

S**7

Good product.

Working good. You get a lot and it’s keeping my cpu cool.

20.04.2025

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