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Review on ARCTIC MX 4 2019 Performance Durability Computer Components for Internal Components by Justin Albright

Revainrating 5 out of 5

My new pasta!

The paste is thin and spreads well. This can quickly become a problematic mess if you're not careful. I draw a small line and spread it in a thin layer on the surface of the processor. It adheres well to the processor's built-in heat spreader and aluminum heatsink, so I can assemble it once, remove the heatsink and see if I need to add anything more to ensure full contact. The MX-2 is a wonderful product that I have used on many systems for many years. MX-4 will now be my new paste as it is better in every way. However, I am disappointed with the plastic packaging. which says it's eco-friendly. A cardstock with plant-based ink will do much better. No matter how many times plastic is recycled, it never gets composted. An aluminum syringe or even an aluminum-backed cardboard tube will also work. And cheaper, both on the product container and on the packaging. Both can still be recycled. Honestly, I don't care that it's plastic. But don't brag about optimizing your packaging for the environment when you could do so much better. Yes, and the cardboard box also prevents the hose from being crushed or kinked - more so than a plastic bag. A box with marketing information outside and details inside is fine. The box can be wrapped twice to provide additional strength and printable area. Syringe with thin aluminum tubing with aluminum plunger and cap and silicone plunger seal. Print directly onto the tube. Did. Each piece can be recycled and the packaging composted. But I suppose companies don't /actually not care/ to be "green".

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  • Computer components
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