An essential part of building a PC is thermal paste, and there are many to choose from. But why do we need thermal paste in the first place? If you look at heat spreaders on CPUs or the base plates of heatsinks, there will always be microscopic gaps between the two that impair cooling capability. Therefore, it's vital to use a thermally conductive material, like thermal paste, to fill these gaps to ensure that heat is transferred efficiently. It is important to note that thermal pastes vary in material composition and ability to transfer heat between a processor and the cooler, be it an air cooler like the CORSAIR A115, or an AIO. (Our air coolers and AIOs already come with thermal paste pre-applied, but it's a good idea to refresh it each time you rebuild your PC.)
Let's take a closer look at CORSAIR XTM60 High-Performance Thermal Paste and why it's a great choice when installing a CPU or GPU cooler for the first time, or when upgrading your system with new components.
XTM60 comes in a box that contains 3 grams of thermal paste in a syringe container for easy application, as well as an applicator card that helps spread the paste on the surface it is applied to.
XTM60 is easy to apply due to its low viscosity and the included applicator helps to spread the paste evenly on surfaces.
The thermal paste is non-electrically conductive and non-corrosive, so it will not short circuit or damage components. It does not dry out or crack easily and maintains thermal conductivity for a long time after initial application.
3 grams will last you for several applications and the paste can be used on any cooler installed on your CPU or GPU. The paste has a density of 2.98g/cm3 and an operating temperature of -20°C to 125°C.
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