10 Best Thermal Compounds 2024

ARCTIC MX-4 (4 Grams) – ⭐ Best Overall Thermal Compound

ACTCP00002B by ARCTIC

• Release date: 01/06/2019
• Weight: 0.01 pounds
• Dimensions: 0.6 x 3.1 x 7.4 inches
• Warranty: 8 Year Durability (See manufacture website for details)

• WELL PROVEN QUALITY: The design of our thermal paste packaging’s has changed several times, the formula of the composition has remained unchanged, so our MX pastes have stood for high quality
• HIGH PERFORMANCE: With excellent temperature reduction performance, the MX-4 is ideal for CPU and GPU cooling, and other applications between power semiconductor components and heatsinks
• SAFE APPLICATION: The MX-4 is metal-free and non-electrical conductive, which eliminates any risks of causing short circuit, adding more protection to the CPU and VGA cards
• HIGH DURABILITY: In contrast to metal and silicon thermal compound, the MX-4 does not compromise over time. Once applied, you do not need to apply it again as it will last at least for 8 years
• EASY TO APPLY: With an ideal consistency, the MX-4 is very easy to use, even for beginners

ARCTIC MX-4

MX-4 by nkomax

• Release date: 11/19/2018
• Color: 1 pack
• Weight: 0.01 pounds
• Dimensions: 1.2 x 2.8 x 5.9 inches
• Warranty: 30 days

• It guarantees that heat generated from the CPU or GPU is dissipated efficiently.
• In contrast to metal and silicon thermal compound, the MX-4 does not compromise over time.
• With an ideal consistency, the MX-4 is very easy to use, even for beginners.
• Formula, the MX-4 guarantees exceptional heat dissipation from the components and supports the stability needed to push your system to its limit.
• Composed of carbon micro-particles which lead to an extremely high thermal conductivity.

Noctua NT-H1 3.5g – 💲 Best Budget Thermal Compound

Noctua NT-H1 by Noctua

• Color: White
• Weight: 0 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Warranty: 1yr/Parts & Labor

• Renowned premium-grade thermal compound for optimal heat-transfer from the CPU or GPU to the heatsink; more than 150 awards and recommendations
• Easy to apply (no need to spread before heatsink installation) and easy to clean with dry paper towel or tissue (no cleaning alcohol required)
• Not electrically conductive and non-corroding thermal grease: no risk of short-circuits and safe to use with all types of heatsinks
• Trusted Noctua quality with excellent long-term stability: recommended storage time up to 3 years, recommended usage time on the CPU up to 5 years
• 3.5g pack for around 3-20 applications (depending on CPU size, e.g. ~3 applications for TR4, ~20 for LGA1151)

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Cooling Compound Paste 3.5g Heatsink Paste

Thermal Paste by Nabob Deals

• Color: Arctic Silver With Bonus Tool
• Weight: 0.02 pounds
• Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.2 x 0.4 inches

• Arctic Silver 5 contains over 88% thermally conductive filler by weight. In addition to micronized silver, Arctic Silver 5 also contains sub-micron zinc oxide, aluminum oxide and boron nitride particles.
• Its unique high-density filling of micronized silver and enhanced thermally conductive ceramic particles, Arctic Silver 5 provides a new level of performance and stability
• Bonus Tool will come in handy rather then getting your hands dirty
• Coverage Area: A 3.5g gram syringe contains enough compound to cover at least 15 to 25 small CPU cores, or 6 to 10 large CPU cores, or 2 to 5 heat plates. At a layer 0.003" thick, the 3.5g gram syringe will cover approximately 16 square inches.
• 3 to 12 degrees centigrade lower CPU full load core temperatures than standard thermal compounds or thermal pads when measured with a calibrated thermal diode imbedded in the CPU core

Corsair XTM50 High Performance Thermal Compound Paste | Ultra-Low Thermal – 👑 Premium Pick

CT-9010002-WW by Corsair

• Release date: 08/01/2019
• Weight: 0.02 pounds
• Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.3 x 5.2 inches
• Warranty: 0 year

• Enthusiast CPU Thermal Compound: Premium Zinc Oxide based thermal compound for optimal thermal performance.
• Cools your CPU and GPU: install new, or replace existing thermal compound on your CPU and GPU to improve heat transfer and lower temperatures.
• Improved CPU cooling: ultra-low thermal impedance lowers CPU temperatures vs common thermal paste.
• Installation Made easy: An included application stencil and spreader take the guesswork out of applying XTM50 to your CPU cooler.
• Filling the gap: xtm50’s low-viscosity allows it to easily fill microscopic abrasions and channels for peak thermal transfer.
• Long Service Life: XTM50’s high-stability liquid compound lasts for years with no drying, cracking or change in consistency.
• Safe For You And Your PC: Non-conductive and contains zero volatile compounds.

Thermal Paste

FOR000 by Foriston

• Safety Application: Foriston is metal-free and non-conductive, which eliminates any risk of short circuit and adds more protection to the CPU and VGA card.
• Better Than Liquid Metal : It is composed of carbon particles and has extremely high thermal conductivity. It ensures that the heat generated by the CPU or GPU is effectively dissipated.
• Thermal Compound : Foriston thermal paste Edition 2021 formula has excellent component heat dissipation performance and has the stability to push the system to the limit.
• Easy to Apply : Foriston thermal paste has ideal consistency and is very easy to use even for beginners
• High Durability: In contrast to metal and silicon thermal conductive adhesives, Foriston thermal paste 2021 will not compromise over time. After applying, you do not need to apply again because it will last at least 5 years.

Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Paste

TG-K-001-RS by Thermal Grizzly

• Weight: 0 pounds
• Dimensions: 25.2 x 25.2 x 7.6 inches

• Thermal paste ideal for optimizing thermal conductivity
• Thermal conductivity: 12.5 W / mk
• Thermal resistance: 0.0032 K / W
• Electrical conductivity: * 0 pS / m
• Content: 1g

Arctic Silver 3.5g High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Cooling Compound with

AS3.5G WITH TOOL by LANSH

• Dimensions: 2.5 x 0.5 x 0.2 inches

• Made of high-density filling of micronized silver and enhanced thermally conductive ceramic particles.
• Controlled Triple-Phase Viscosity
• Not Electrically Conductive
• Absolute Stability

ARCTIC MX-4 (8 Grams)

MX-4 by ARCTIC

• Release date: 01/06/2019
• Weight: 0.02 pounds
• Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches

• WELL PROVEN QUALITY: The design of our thermal paste packagings has changed several times, the formula of the composition has remained unchanged, so our MX pastes have stood for high quality
• HIGH PERFORMANCE: With excellent temperature reduction performance, the MX-4 is ideal for CPU and GPU cooling, and other applications between power semiconductor components and heatsinks
• SAFE APPLICATION: The MX-4 is metal-free and non-electrical conductive which eliminates any risks of causing short circuit, adding more protection to the CPU and VGA cards
• HIGH DURABILITY: In contrast to metal and silicon thermal compound, the MX-4 does not compromise over time. Once applied, you do not need to apply it again as it will last at least for 8 years
• EASY TO APPLY: With an ideal consistency, the MX-4 is very easy to use, even for beginners

Thermal Compound Paste

CApast01US by HELIME

• Color: Silver
• Weight: 0.04 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.2 x 3.8 x 0.4 inches

• High Performace - Better than liquid metal which lead to an extremely high thermal conductivity and excellent temperature reduction performance. Composed of carbon micro-particles, helps disperse heat from CPU / GPU to heatsink effectively, easy apply to CPU & heatsinks or water-cooling solutions
• Premium Material - High stability and reliability polysynthetic thermal compound. Non-volatile, non-corrosive, non-toxic, flame retardant. In addition to micronized silver, also contains sub-micron zinc oxide, aluminum oxide and boron nitride particles
• Safe Application - Low thermal resistance, keep the paste state for a long time, wide operating temperature range, stable performance under -30℃-280℃ environment. High heat dissipation performance, cost-effective. The thermal paste is metal-free and non-electrical conductive which eliminates any risks of causing short circuit, adding more protection to the CPU and VGA cards
• Safe Application - Low thermal resistance, keep the paste state for a long time, wide operating temperature range, stable performance under -30℃-280℃ environment. High heat dissipation performance, cost-effective. The thermal paste is metal-free and non-electrical conductive which eliminates any risks of causing short circuit, adding more protection to the CPU and VGA cards
• Easy to Apply - Each pack enclosed tools (Scraper, Grease Rag, Fingertip etc.) the thermal rulers can be cut freely according to your needs, perfect to filled contact surfaces gap, a great assistant for both beginners and professionals. Coverage Area: A 4 gram syringe contains enough compound to cover at least 15 to 25 small CPU cores, or 6 to 10 large CPU cores, or 2 to 5 heat plates. At a layer 0.003" thick, the 3.5 gram syringe will cover approximately 16 square inches