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Review on ARCTIC MX-5 (2 g, Incl. Spatula): Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for All CPU Coolers - High Conductivity, Low Resistance by Mark Sharma

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Transfers too quickly and is difficult to apply even in small amounts without major drips and spills

Terrible experience with this product. This material is difficult to use. The paste works so fast. I used a grain of rice sized amount and it dribbled all over my expensive new motherboard. It hit the pins in my Ram and PCI slots. Got into accessories. They say it's not conductive, but I'm angry it's so hard to control. Then, to make matters worse, I tried to put my Fractal AIO cooler on top of the CPU and the stuff spilled all over the place while trying to juggle the right AIO stands. What a mess! I've used thermal paste many times. Never traveled like this before. I'm hoping this material really isn't conductive or it will eat away at my new motherboard.

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