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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2479 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are delighted by the XTM50 High Performance Thermal Paste Kit's excellent performance and ease of use, finding it effective for cooling and simple to apply. The thermal paste itself receives positive feedback, and many appreciate its affordability. However, some users note a less-than-ideal consistency in the product.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    heat resistant thermal paste

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is exactly what I was looking for, has worked well in the past and will use again

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Consistency

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lowered my CPU temps over stock paste. Thinner than most common versions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The perfect thermal paste. I used this for my i9 13900k with my Corsair AIO and I have no complaints with it. The only problem I had was spreading the thermal paste because then it got clumped together. So I applied it as an “X” shape and stuck my cooler down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Must-Have for Heat Management

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When it comes to PC building and maintenance, every detail matters - and the Corsair XTM50 Thermal Paste is no exception. Having used multiple thermal compounds in the past, I can confidently say that this one really stands out. What sets the XTM50 apart is its superb heat transference capability, ensuring your CPU runs cool even under heavy load. I've noticed a considerable improvement in temperatures since I started using this paste. The consistency is also just right - not too thick, not too thin - making the application process smooth and clean. Another appreciated aspect is the longevity of the paste; it has held up impressively over time, and I haven't noticed any significant performance drop. Overall, the Corsair XTM50 High Performance Thermal Paste is a vital component for anyone looking to maximize the lifespan and performance of their PC hardware. It's an exceptional product that delivers on its promise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool off dillan - commando 1985

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used it on my 3900x. Fantastic cooling method. Better than the stock paste on the cooler for my cpu

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keeps gpu cool!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was able to get t applications out of one tube, the included guild and applicator made it easy to spread.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and a lot of accessories for something so simple. The most important part is that it keeps my cpu cool

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lower temps

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price. This product lowered the temperatures of my computer to 56°C.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent temps. well worth the price. Cooled my 10900k really well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best paste out there

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best thermal paste I’ve used. Was able to do multiple builds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ol reliable in a tube

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have recommended this thermal paste to other people because it is a very reliable and in some cases for certain setups a gigantic upgrade in terms of thermal performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s Thermal Paste

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is your reminder to check those CPU temps and to replace that thermal paste! This one does a great job at keeping my computer’s innards cool and working flawlessly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for what it is

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good for the price, easy installation and instructions. Used it to repaste old PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, easy to apply. Keeps cpu thermal temps cool

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Thermal paste

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It gets the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this because it was the best thermal paste offered at my local BestBuy. It works well and has lasted me a good few repastes, but from what I've seen it's not the best out there. If you need some thermal paste, you could do a lot worse, but you could also do a lot better for around the same price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Keeps computer cool just fine. Easy to apply and comes with plenty to use for future application.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Consistency

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Performs job well

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It meets cooling expectations. Recommend over the Insignia brand which is too watery and messy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Thermal paste

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Change your thermal paste as least once every 4 yr

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My computer started beeping and it kept beeping for about a month and the only thing to stop it was applying new thermal paste between the Intel chip and the heat sink. It was 9 years since I built my desktop computer. It was time. It is recommended that you should change it once ever 4 years. It was way overdue. The minute I turned it on, no more beeping. This paste is keeping my chip nice and cool. Quality thermal paste.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to apply, and a decent price. it also comes with enough paste to do plenty of practice runs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good price, works great, haven't had thermal issues yet

    I would recommend this to a friend