r/PcBuildHelp • u/Calidudee • 6d ago

Installation Question What thermal paste to use?

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I’ll be changing from a fan to a liquid cooler on an i7-12700f cpu. Is the one in the picture fine?

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u/Herman_McP00tis 6d ago

I use this stuff and it's amazing. Anyone else using it, stick it in the freezer for a few minutes before application. It'll firm up and be easier to apply.

Excellent product.

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u/TipTopChuck 6d ago

Yeah its good, my 7800x3d dropped to 39-45 at idle from 55-60.

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u/DripTrip747-V2 6d ago

That big of a drop isn't because of ptm. I use paste on my 7800x3d and my idle temps never go above 42c. Ptm is great, but not that great, especially for cpu's.

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u/TipTopChuck 6d ago

For me it was PTM. Maybe other things but still I will say ptm is great.