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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cooling Like a Pro with Corsair TM30 Thermal Paste
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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### Cooling Like a Pro with Corsair TM30 Thermal Paste
If you're serious about keeping your PC cool, the Corsair TM30 Performance Thermal Paste is a fantastic choice. Here’s why this little tube of thermal goodness is a must-have for any tech enthusiast:
#### Excellent Heat Management
Corsair TM30 uses a premium zinc oxide-based compound, which is non-conductive, non-volatile, and non-toxic. With a thermal conductivity of 3.8 W/mK, it ensures efficient heat transfer between your CPU and cooler. This helps to maintain lower temperatures even under heavy loads, making it ideal for gaming or intensive computing tasks [oai_citation:1,Corsair TM30 Review - Premium Zinc Oxide Thermal Paste](https://gamertweak.com/corsair-tm30-review-premium-zinc-oxide-thermal-paste/) [oai_citation:2,Corsair TM30 Performance Thermal Paste Review & Buyers Guide (May 2024) Updated](https://www.techyuga.com/corsair-tm30-performance-thermal-paste-review/).
#### Easy Application
The low viscosity of the TM30 makes it incredibly easy to apply. It fills microscopic gaps between the CPU and heatsink, ensuring maximum contact and optimal thermal performance. This user-friendly application process means you don't need to be a seasoned PC builder to get great results [oai_citation:3,Corsair TM30 Thermal Compound – Unboxing and Review | UnbxTech](https://www.unbxtech.com/2019/04/unboxing-review-corsair-tm30-thermal-compound.html).
#### Long-Lasting Performance
One of the standout features of the TM30 is its durability. Unlike some thermal pastes that dry out and lose effectiveness over time, the TM30 remains stable and consistent for years. This longevity means less frequent reapplication, providing long-term peace of mind for your cooling needs [oai_citation:4,Corsair TM30 Review - Premium Zinc Oxide Thermal Paste](https://gamertweak.com/corsair-tm30-review-premium-zinc-oxide-thermal-paste/) [oai_citation:5,Corsair TM30 Performance Thermal Paste Review & Buyers Guide (May 2024) Updated](https://www.techyuga.com/corsair-tm30-performance-thermal-paste-review/).
### Final Thoughts
Corsair TM30 Performance Thermal Paste is an excellent investment for anyone looking to improve their system’s cooling efficiency. It’s easy to apply, offers superior heat management, and lasts a long time without drying out. If you want to keep your CPU cool and running smoothly, the TM30 is the way to go.
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Laptop Lenovo T530-3320M
Idle Before/After = 75/45
Load Before/After = 101/70
After about 7 years of dedicated heavy use, temperatures got higher. So, I tried to remove some dust from the fan without removing it from the case. This made it increasingly unusable as it would struggle under the most mild use. At idle it was at best 70C and under full load it could get to 101C.
It was clear, I needed to thoroughly clean out the fan. That required taking the fan out of the case, cleaning up, and reapplying thermal paste. I was very skeptical because TM30 wasn't at the top of any benchmarks. But, I realized it wouldn't matter much since my temps were so high. Before it idled at 70-75C. And, after 45-50C. I'm generally seeing about 30C reduction under load, it works like brand new, so I'm mightily happy with it.
The difference with a better paste might be a few degrees lower, but not much lower considering where I was at. Dust was also caked on the fan/heatsink. So taking that apart and cleaning that out was an important part of the temperature reduction. I very generally used about 0.5-1.0 grams in the process. There's probably enough for 2-3 more uses.
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If you want something that's not expensive and not cheap but works great, this is the paste. I have been using this TM30 for many years, on my GPU, my CPU, on my consoles, it works great. Unless you can afford Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (extreme), then this is the second best choice.
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Not much to say about thermal paste. It's cheap and works as intended. It has a nice fill indicator on the back that lets you know how much you have left. I've gotten about 5 CPU upgrades out of this which is more than most people need. If you are better about the amount used than me, you can probably get more than that.
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PlayStation 4 had jet engine. Was loud and kept shutting off. Old thermal paste was dried up and not working. This thermal paste is awesome and can’t BARELY here my PlayStation run! 10/10
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This thermal paste really surprised me honestly. I usually use Noctua thermal paste but I need some really quick. My CPU and GPU now sit comfortably at 60 C. For a laptop, I’d call that pretty good.
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The paste seems to be doing its job pretty well; better than the standard pastes that came in the box of my cooler. Still, it’s not the highest tier thermal compound and if your system is running at its higher temperature limits going for the higher tier corsair or the arctic silver might be worth it.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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As always, Corsair delivered an amazing product. When changing a processor I never use the factory paste. I always buy the tube of the good stuff. Definitely purchase if installing a new processor and or cooler. Worked fantastic on my overclocked Ryzen 7 5800x and MSI 240mm AIO.
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Got this thermal paste at my local Best Buy store for good value, and it improved my MacBook’s cooling by A LOT after 8 years use of original apple paste. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to replace their computer’s thermal paste after a long time of using old/worn out factory paste.