News Arctic MX-6 Thermal Grease to Replace Storied MX-5

[Admin]

Arctic to release next-generation ultimate performance thermal compound, the MX-6.

Arctic MX-6 Thermal Grease to Replace Storied MX-5 : Read more

 

[jayjr1105]

Really liked MX-5. Wonder what the deal was that they canned it after only 1.5 years.

 

[Kamen Rider Blade]

If MX-6 turns out to be superior while maintaining the same longevity, then I won't begrudge Artic Cooling for getting rid of MX-4 as well.

 

[Eximo]

My guess would be the continued confusion with Artic Silver 5.

 

[thisisaname]

MX-7 will be even better 😱

 

[Phaaze88]

Really liked MX-5. Wonder what the deal was that they canned it after only 1.5 years.

My guess would be the continued confusion with Artic Silver 5.

Quality, believe it or not: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...n-the-market-offers-free-replacements.291072/

 

[thestryker]

I ordered mine right when it was first announced, but the next run had some QC issues as mentioned above. I think the thickness of the MX-5 may have also been an issue as well. I bought the container which came with a little spreader spatula and used it every time I've applied MX-5 because of the viscosity.

 

[Rdslw]

Quality, believe it or not: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/...n-the-market-offers-free-replacements.291072/

Yup, there is something unstable in the process of making MX5 it's great if it goes well, but they don't seem to control it well, (it seems you might get unlucky, and it will dry soon. ) Not good for both their reputation and us clients.

This should mean it's either more consistent, or they are preparing for 300W monsters (maybe it will survive longer in 90-105'C range or similar change)
ps. my laptop still rides on MX4 and performs.

 

[jayjr1105]

My guess would be the continued confusion with Artic Silver 5.

That actually makes a lot of sense. It's mind boggling people still buy AS5.

 

[JoBalz]

I normally keep up with changes in the TIM market, but I was completely unaware of MX-5. During the short time it was on the market, I've changed motherboards and coolers several times. I've used MX-4 several times and it did a good job for my needs. From what I've read in several articles, it was probably just as well that I missed it! Hopefully MX-6 will get rid of the problems it's predecessor had as well as improves in moving heat away from the CPU, considering the new CPUs from AMD and Intel could heat a room in winter.

 

[bit_user]

If MX-6 turns out to be superior while maintaining the same longevity, then I won't begrude Artic Cooling for getting rid of MX-4 as well.

Yeah I have a few machines running MX-4, with the oldest being almost 10 years old. Not overclocked, but still a 130 W TDP and temps have stayed pretty consistent the whole time.

At one time, I couldn't find my MX-4 and ordered another tube. So, I still have one that's unopened!