Arctic has a well-deserved reputation for its thermal pastes, and MX-6 is one of the best thermal pastes on the market. To stay ahead of the competition, the company introduced the MX-7 model. He claims that MX-7 is the company’s coolest thermal paste yet, with prices ranging from $6 to $10.
Launched three years ago, the MX-6 still feels brand modern, but in a competitive market where modern products are released every year, staying relevant is key. MX-7 features a modern formula that Arctic, understandably, keeps secret. Still, the company says MX-7 has low tack for even distribution, high viscosity for flow resistance, and high cohesion for a more strong bond.
Arctic takes a different approach than other thermal paste brands by not placing emphasis on the thermal conductivity values of its products. As detailed in the spec sheet, MX-7 is up to 22% less viscous than MX-6 and approximately 12% thicker than its predecessor. In Arctic’s own tests, using a Core Ultra 9 285K processor at 4.5 GHz and drawing approximately 284 W at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, the MX-7 managed to deliver temperatures approximately 3% cooler than the MX-6 and up to 6% cooler than the MX-4.
Arctic MX-7 technical data
|
Specification |
MX-7 |
MX-6 |
MX-5 |
MX-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Viscosity |
35,000 – 38,000 Balance |
45,000 peace |
550 peace |
870 Peace |
|
Density |
2.9 g/cm3 |
2.6 g/cm3 |
3.2 g/cm3 |
2.5 g/cm3 |
|
Temperature of continuous utilize |
-50~150℃ |
-50~150℃ |
-40~180℃ |
-50~150℃ |
|
Volume resistivity |
1.7 x 10¹² Ω-cm |
1.8 x 10¹² Ω-cm |
1.9 x 10¹² Ω-cm |
3.8 x 10¹² Ω-cm |
|
Breakdown voltage |
4.2 kV/mm |
7.5 kV/mm |
250V/mm |
Not applicable |
You can be sure that thermal paste is completely protected to utilize with direct die cooling solutions because it does not conduct electricity or have any capacitance. This means you don’t have to worry about the risk of brief circuits or discharges that could damage your devices.
Although MX-7 is less hefty than MX-6, it still has a nice, sticky consistency. Arctic suggests avoiding spreading the paste with a spatula. Instead, it’s best to apply it in a basic cross pattern and let the CPU cooler do its magic. The radiator pressure will evenly distribute the MX-7, filling any gaps and ensuring complete coverage. This helpful tip also works for coolers with direct-touch heat pipes.
Because the MX-7 is non-capacitive and non-conductive, you can easily remove excess or ancient applications. Arctic also offers a separate MX Cleaner wipe, which is perfect for cleaning thermal paste. Additionally, these wipes can be purchased together in the MX-7 set for added convenience.
You can easily find the MX-7 for sale on Amazon. The latest thermal paste is not much more costly than the previous version. To give you an idea, the 2-gram and 8-gram syringes only cost about $1.40 more, while the other MX-7 options are less than $0.50 more costly than their older versions.
With so many Arctic fakes, it’s a good idea to buy your MX-7 from trusted sellers. Arctic has also improved its MX authentication system, allowing for straightforward verification of product authenticity via a unique QR code for each product. This way you can be sure that you will receive a real offer and you can be sure that you will make a purchase.
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