Are these thermal pastes good?

Pijmzhchus

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Are these better than stock paste on i5 8400 cooler? Is it worth it applying any of these? thx
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I can't tell what each of those are......

The difference between 'normal' grade thermal pastes generally result in a degree or two swing (either way). Some of the higher end stuff can do a bit better. Even then, generally, it only really shows at higher voltages.

Given you can only BCLCK OC the 8400, the increased voltage aspect is not likely to be a huge factor. So I wouldn't bother.

I doubt you're going to see more than maybe 1-2'C improvement and, depending on the quality of the paste/application, could actually see higher temps.

Barty1884

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I can't tell what each of those are......

The difference between 'normal' grade thermal pastes generally result in a degree or two swing (either way). Some of the higher end stuff can do a bit better. Even then, generally, it only really shows at higher voltages.

Given you can only BCLCK OC the 8400, the increased voltage aspect is not likely to be a huge factor. So I wouldn't bother.

I doubt you're going to see more than maybe 1-2'C improvement and, depending on the quality of the paste/application, could actually see higher temps.
 
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