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Arctic MX-4 vs Corsair TM30: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Corsair TM30 differ on compound type: Arctic MX-4 at Carbon-Based, Corsair TM30 at Silver-infused compound (classification pending verification). 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
Corsair TM30 (Silver-Infused Compound/Non-Conductive/Entry Point to Corsair's Thermal Paste Line/Applicator Included)
Corsair TM30
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilver-infused compound (classification pending verification)
BrandArcticCorsair
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4Corsair TM30 , TM30
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes3g tube with applicator
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Mainstream CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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