Arctic
Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste (4 g)
Paste · 4 g
7.8
$10.99Nov 9
Arctic MX-6 Thermal Paste
A non-conductive, no-burn-in paste from a long-running line, aimed at CPU and GPU use at a modest price.
- Paste
- 4 g
PCPR score
7.9
Good
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The short version
MX-6 is Arctic's current high-performance paste, built on the MX-4 formula and sold in 2, 4 and 8 gram syringes. Arctic states it is neither electrically conductive nor capacitive, needs no burn-in and suits CPUs, GPUs and console processors. The maker's page does not state a conductivity figure in the readable text, and its web store showed the 4 g size out of stock when checked.
Pros
- Not electrically conductive or capacitive, per Arctic
- No burn-in period needed, per Arctic
- Sold in 2, 4 and 8 gram syringes, with or without a cleaner
- Wide stated use temperature range of -50 to 150 degrees Celsius
Cons
- Thick consistency cannot be spread with a spatula; it needs mounting pressure
- Conductivity figure not given in the page's readable text
- The arctic.de listing for the 4 g size was out of stock when checked
Best for
- Safe, easy repastes of CPUs and GPUs
- Buyers who want a non-conductive paste
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Paste
- Quantity
- 4 g
Features
- Electrically conductive
- No
Compatibility notes
- Non-conductive, so safe around exposed contacts and capacitors per Arctic; it is not a liquid metal.
- Apply and let cooler mounting pressure spread the paste; do not spread with a spatula.
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Common questions
Is MX-6 electrically conductive?
No. Arctic states it is neither electrically conductive nor capacitive and contains no liquid metal.
Does it need a burn-in time?
Arctic says MX-6 reaches its maximum performance without burn-in directly after application.
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