I'm looking for some advice on thermal paste! I've narrowed it down to Arctic MX4 and Thermal Grizzly, but I'm not quite sure which one to go with. I'm building a PC with a 14600k processor, but I haven't kept up with the PC scene for a couple of years, so I'm hoping to get some recommendations. If you have any other suggestions, I'm all ears! I'll probably pick the one that gets the most votes. Thanks in advance!
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Honestly, you can just use whatever thermal paste comes with your CPU cooler. It usually works just fine!
If you're willing to spend a little extra, Thermal Grizzly is known for its better thermal conductivity and is less thick compared to Arctic. Some think Grizzly is tricky to spread, but I find just a small blob in the center works great. That said, you could also use the paste that comes with your cooler instead of Arctic if you're looking to save a bit.
I've seen that Thermaltake and Arctic MX4 are pretty similar in price, around $10 to $12. Thanks for the input!