Corsair XTM50 High Performance Thermal Compound Paste | Ultra-Low Thermal Impedance CPU/GPU | 5 Grams | w/applicator for Desktop

So I noticed my laptop was getting a bit of thermal throttle after the first year of use, and despite the lack real guidance on this particular model as to how exactly to resolve this (and no real breakdown/application guide for it... anywhere...), I took a leap of faith and grabbed this stuff. To put it bluntly, since I was NOT using this on a desktop and therefore could not use the template, I can concur with some other reviewers; It does NOT spread well (I wound up throwing caution to the wind, using a plastic knife edge to simply blot it down, and then spread it evenly as best I could). It is a bit... I don't know, different? I know it's strictly to close the air gaps between heat sinks and whatever they touch, but I found it incredibly fickle specifically on the VRM's in my machine (I'm guessing the type of ferrite they use for ASUS machines and THIS paste just... Well... Don't work together well...?). On the flip side, I used about one notch of the paste for the entire job; the OEM paste was a hot mess, and wound up breaking down at some point, making a huge toothpick level job to remove all of it from the machine. That being said, I can definitely tell the big difference it made in how NOT warm the laptop is. I can't say it "cools" any better, it is a laptop, after all, but, it definitely isn't thermal throttling, the fan curves are more well behaved, and ultimately, everything does in fact run better as a result. So I guess that's a win in my book, to be fair! We'll check it in six months, since the entire machine has to come apart (or sooner, if I start to notice misbehavior again) and a re paste has to happen in order for that to happen (I'd rather not, but no thanks to this paste). May use it on my desktop and see how it goes!

I have just replaced the thermal paste for the first time in my first water-pump cooled CPU. Not being familiar with thermal paste, I did not even realize the need to replace it until my CPU was regularly over 65C and sometimes reaching 84C. Only then did I start to worry and research the problem (using an old laptop to check online) - learning at that time that the thermal paste needs to be regularly replaced. To show how silly I had been - I have had this desktop for about 1.5 years and had never replaced its thermal paste. I'm probably lucky it lasted this long. I ordered the same type of thermal paste that was suggested by the company that had built my desktop - this brand - and I checked a few videos online on how to replace it. It was surprisingly easy to use the stencil. I was finished and my computer was running again in less than half an hour. And, more impressive to me, even during some upper-end typical tasks I am only seeing about 30 to 40C CPU temperatures. It has been so long since I saw the CPU regularly at these temperatures more than a few minutes after startup that I had honestly forgotten that it *should* be below 50C for typical tasks.

I got this for an old computer and working on some old electronics. A lot of them would have fans but they didn't have thermal paste per se so it's nice that they do now. This is probably a bit overkill, but that's why I like it. The tube was relatively easy to use and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. So it gets five stars

This is good at what is meant to do. Cools my CPU well. Word of warning though. After about a week of use, I upgraded my mother board and when I tried pulling my cooler of the old mother board, the CPU came with it! This stuff is very sticky! I think it could have came off easy if i twisted a few times to break the bond though not sure I had the room with the memory in the way of the cooler. Luckily the CPU and motherboard were not damaged when this happened.

Great my CPU performs like new now. Also it bring a great spreading tool.

Exceeded my expectations. This paste effectively reduces temperatures by promoting heat transfer. The kit comes with a syringe and precision applicator. The consistency of the paste was just right and easy to apply. The paste has long life so you won’t need to worry about replacing this paste frequently. Overall this paste is reliable and efficient and certainly budget friendly. I would highly recommend!

Product worked. Stencil has sticky side to attach to CPU. Makes applying much easier without paste over spreading off the sides. Tube has about 5 applications if I am measuring right, probably 4 to 5 CPU's.

Buena consistencia , y ala hora de funcionamiento trabaja muy bien disipa el calor muy bien recomendacion tener un cooler bueno

Muito bom

très bon produit que je recommande.....

Well, yes I guess i have to say that I am a Corsair fan boy. when you spend the money on GREAT products you may as well spend a little extra for pruducts that was made for the devices. Corsair has done a great job. Thank you Corsair!!

Es de calidad, mantiene la temperatura estáble y baja, el procesador gráfico de mi oaltop se mantiene a menos de 55°c cuando corre programas comunes y cuando corre juegos llega a 65°c, supero mis expectativas

This is one of the best thermal paste. I used it on my laptop. Could be cheaper tho