[SOLVED] Stock thermal paste or aftermarket paste?

[Ilkin_huseynov]

Hi, I have bought Dark Rock Pro 4 and it has thermal paste in it. is it good enough or do I need a seperate one? if I need one what would be your suggestions?

 

[RealBeast]

Hi, I have bought Dark Rock Pro 4 and it has thermal paste in it. is it good enough or do I need a seperate one? if I need one what would be your suggestions?

I am still using a tube of Arctic Silver 5, which is a good paste. Just used some on a couple of builds with the same cooler.

I don't recommend liquid metal "paste" for those who are not familiar with them.

THIS article has a lot if information on various pastes and is still relevant despite being 3 years old.

 

[geofelt]

DRP4 is a fine cooler.

Use the DRP4 paste.
Some pastes are better than others, but not so much better that it makes a real difference.
I use as5 or nh1 which comes with the noctua coolers.
Do not overdo the amount. It is hard to use too little.

 

[hotaru.hino]

The paste the cooler comes with is fine.