{"product_id":"arctic-mx-7-2g-thermal-compound-cpu-gpu-paste","title":"ARCTIC MX-7 2g Thermal Compound - CPU \u0026 GPU Paste","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ARCTIC MX-7 is a carbon-based thermal compound for CPUs, GPUs, laptops and console processors that delivers maximum heat transfer without requiring a break-in period. Its high-cohesion, non-drying formula resists pump-out and maintains consistent performance across a wide operating range, even under repeated thermal stress and overclocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo burn-in period required\u003c\/strong\u003e — It reaches full thermal performance immediately after application, unlike compounds that need thermal cycling to settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-conductive and non-capacitive\u003c\/strong\u003e — Safe to apply near PCB traces and SMD components without risk of short circuits or electrical discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResists pump-out and drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — High cohesion and viscosity prevent leakage and cracking even during repeated thermal cycles with high stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Operates from −50°C to 250°C, broader than the MX-6, making it suitable for extreme overclocking and sustained high-load scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple cross-pattern application\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dense consistency spreads evenly under cooler pressure alone—no spatula needed. The cooler distributes it into a thin, uniform layer with no air pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e−50 to 250 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eViscosity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e35,000 – 38,000 Poise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eElectrically conductive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNon-drying formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with CPU coolers, GPU coolers, laptop coolers, and console processor coolers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with direct-touch heat pipes and coolers with grooved contact surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Safe on all PCB layouts and around SMD components due to non-conductive, non-capacitive composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance and overclocking builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems requiring long-term thermal stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple builds or system refreshes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironments with extreme temperature swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCannot be spread with a spatula\u003c\/b\u003e — requires cooler pressure alone to distribute evenly, limiting application flexibility for manual layering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who prefer low-viscosity pastes that can be worked manually across the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MX-7 is characterized by a dense, viscous Consistency resulting from a high filler content, which delivers optimal thermal performance. Due to its special texture, the paste cannot be spread with a spatula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high cohesion ensures a stable composition and guarantees long-lasting, consistent performance without drying out. The low adhesion allows for optimal distribution into a fine bond line and ensures maximum heat transfer. High cohesion prevents cracks or leakage even during repeated thermal cycles with high thermal stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply MX-7 in a simple cross pattern. The contact pressure of the cooler spreads the paste evenly across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage and easy handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen mounted, the cooler distributes the thermal paste evenly across the entire contact surface, creating a thin, uniform layer without air pockets. MX-7 is suitable for CPUs, GPUs, laptops, console processors, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is non-capacitive and electrically non-conductive, ensuring excellent performance without any risk of short circuits or electrical discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMX Cleaner removes old thermal paste without leaving any residue and thoroughly cleans the contact surfaces. Also available as a practical bundle with MX-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor bulk orders, we offer OEM options such as delivery without retail packaging, custom formats, and fully customized solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch our video demonstration to see how simple it is to apply MX-7 evently and effectively. After applying enough paste, tilt the syringe to prevent stringing. Too much paste? Just wipe it off, as MX-7 is non-conductive and can't cause short circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven for coolers with direct-touch heat pipes, we recommend applying the paste in a cross pattern, so that it reliably fills even the smallest grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eARCTIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThermal compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating temperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e−50 to 250 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eViscosity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e35,000 – 38,000 Poise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.9 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVolume resistivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.7 × 10¹² Ω-cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBreakdown voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.2 kV\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustics \u0026amp; power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eElectrically conductive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCapacitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePump-out resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNon-drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ARCTIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55689803399544,"sku":"ARC-3479","price":13.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/MX_Cleaner_4c6f8f3e-934d-42a2-a249-b5a8fa8d3d72.png?v=1791240249","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/arctic-mx-7-2g-thermal-compound-cpu-gpu-paste","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}