I've changed the thermal paste on my 2018 Latitude 5490 because the old one was super dry. I used Arctic MX4, but my CPU temperatures are still spiking over 100°C! It doesn't seem to be working effectively. Does anyone have suggestions for better thermal paste?
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MX4 is a solid choice, but if you're still hitting high temps, you might want to consider other factors. Check if your fan is dying or not mounted correctly, and ensure nothing is blocking the heat sink. It could also be an airflow issue in your case.
If you applied the MX4 correctly, it might not be the paste that's the problem. Have you checked if your fans are running properly? Sometimes it's not just about the paste.
My fan is functioning well, and the thermal paste application seems correct. I just think the MX4 has too much thermal resistance for my setup.
Everything seems to be working fine on my end; I’ve tested it all.