ARCTICMX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive

Ah yes, the ARCTIC MX-4 — the crème de la crème of thermal pastes, or at least that's what it tells its mirror every morning. Packaged like a syringe full of high-performance dreams, this 4g tube promises to make your CPU so chill, it’ll start quoting Zen poetry and demanding herbal tea.Let’s start with the basics: carbon microparticles for “extremely high thermal conductivity.” Translation: it’s like tossing your overheating processor into a snowbank but without the lawsuits. It claims to be non-conductive and safe to apply, which is tech-speak for “even your clumsiest cousin can’t screw this up.” (Probably.)Application? Smooth. So smooth, you might be tempted to moisturize with it. Don’t. But seriously — it spreads easier than gossip in a small town and stays put like it just signed a five-year lease on your CPU.Now let’s address the hype: does it work? Yes. CPUs are reporting temperature drops like it’s a competition. One user’s PS3 went from lava flow to gentle breeze. Another claimed it outlasts most Hollywood marriages. Big words. Bigger cooling.But beware: there’s a newer MX-6 in town, and it’s got better specs on paper — but let’s be honest, MX-4 is the people’s champion. Affordable, reliable, and with enough paste for multiple builds (or one spectacular accident).Final verdict: If your processor’s feeling spicy, MX-4 is the culinary cooling wizard it deserves. Apply generously. Bask in the silence. Pretend you’re a tech god.

I recently used Arctic MX-4 to repaste my Alienware m16 R2, and overall, I’m satisfied with the results. The application process was smooth — the paste spreads easily and doesn’t require much pressure, which made it user-friendly for a clean install on both the CPU and GPU dies.Performance-wise, I saw an immediate improvement in idle and load temps. Before the repaste, I was seeing idle temps around the high 50s to low 60s (in a warm room), and under load, temps would spike past 90°C pretty quickly. After applying MX-4, idle temps dropped to the mid 40s to low 50s depending on the fan profile, and load temps during gaming and light stress tests stabilized in the 80–85°C range with a few peaks under extreme loads, but nothing alarming.Fan noise also improved slightly due to reduced thermal load. It’s not a miracle paste, but for a non-conductive and affordable option, MX-4 holds its own. It’s especially ideal for users repasting a laptop like the m16 R2 where you want thermal reliability without risking electrical conductivity near VRMs or other tight board layouts.Final verdict: Arctic MX-4 is a solid choice for the Alienware m16 R2. Not the absolute best if you’re chasing top-tier benchmarks, but for everyday gaming and heavy use, it offers great thermal performance with low risk and easy application.

Easy to apply, spreads out very nicely. Have heard good things about Arctic paste and expect this paste to follow suit. Used this paste on a Ryzen 2700x hooked up to a 120mm AIO, temps have not gone over 55c even under full load so thermal conductivity seems to be great. I have enough leftover paste for a few more applications as well.

Very good theraml paste, it's easy to apply and helps keep the unit cool as can be. Soap and water cleans it right off if you happen to get it on your hands, and it is moderately thick as it comes out of the tube, not very thin or hard to control in application or spreading of the thermal paste, it is excellent thermal cooling paste!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:If you have an Intel CPU (space heater) and you push your CPU often, you will probably suffer from thermal pump out (DO YOUR RESEARCH) DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT REPASTE A LENOVO LEGION LAP TOP unless you use OEM thermal PADS NOT PASTE. I purchased the wrong product, my fault.

Years later and I'm still using this stuff. It lasts forever.I've noticed that the paste tends to last a couple years before it'll need to be changed out, which is something I try to do annually. I don't have to worry about that with this stuff.Works effectively to cool down everything from mini PCs to laptops to game consoles. Took my PS3 from 85 C down to 60 C after re-applying the old thermal past.

Well packed in the original box and easy to push out a steady stream of paste without bubbles.Replaced the paste on my laptop and seeing a 10c degree drop on the 2070m.

Essentially the best and only option.As I reassembled my CPU, I went to grab my usual tube of Artic Thermal paste, but alas. As I squeezed, there was none left.As I stood in shock elbow deep in my PC mid surgery, I quickly used my messenger pigeon to go order another tube of this 5 star quality Artic thermal paste.Only mere moments later, I was gifted another tube to then only have to use only a pea sized drop from a fresh new tube. Truly a godsend, finally relieved I finished assembling my PC. Now I can sleep peacefully at night knowing Artic’s thermal paste is cuddling my CPU keeping it cool and fresh.Thanks Artic you beautiful beautiful company.