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Arctic MX-4 vs Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano at 11 W/mK, 23% in favour of Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano (Nano-Diamond Particle Based/Non-Conductive/High-End and Overclocking Compound)
Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedNano-Diamond Particle Based
BrandArcticCooler Master
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano , MasterGel Maker Nano
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-23%11 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes1.5g / 4g tubes with flat-nozzle applicator
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)High-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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