Does it really matter what thermal paste you use in your gaming PC?

Thermal paste (otherwise known as thermal grease) is mentioned a lot more than you might think in gamer forums and by PC builders, which is surprising considering it’s just a small addition to any rig.

But the fact is thermal paste does keep CPU and GPU temperatures down and aids performance when it’s applied properly, so getting it right is certainly worth doing.

Here we look at how thermal pastes can differ, what to look out for, and how best to apply them.

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