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Review on πŸ”₯ Protronix High-Performance Thermal Compound by Jose Guzman

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works really well: Computer components

My late 2009 Macbook was running hotter than usual and the fan was constantly running at high speed to explain the higher heat. Even just surfing the internet. It got to the point where I couldn't even put the computer on my knees without something underneath it. I decided it was time to refresh the thermal paste after almost 10 years of use. So I just ordered this because I needed some, although I suspect I have way more than I will need for many years. Heatsink paste and thoroughly cleaned with alcohol. I applied a nice even coat of this paste to the GPU and CPU, reattached the heatsink and reassembled everything. I didn't notice any difference in temps initially, I was still hovering around 102c with a couple of browser tabs open and the fan running at high speed. I thought, well, I guess it didn't help, but after I left the computer on for about 30 minutes and let it do its job, the fans calmed down and since then I've been doing some pretty intense tasks and trying my best around the computer heat up the processor. and not exceeded 80 degrees. A difference of 20 degrees plus is enormous. my fans no longer turn up excessively or at such high speeds. and the laptop feels much cooler. It's worth it and now I'm wondering what else I can use it for. I have many computers where I can use it.

Pros
  • Exceptional long-term stability, odorless, low oil, non-hardening, non-volatile, non-corrosive, non-toxic, flame retardant, non-conductive
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging