F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop It seems your MX-4 didn't match what you expected for your i5-11400.

It seems your MX-4 didn't match what you expected for your i5-11400.

It seems your MX-4 didn't match what you expected for your i5-11400.

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Rayack
Senior Member
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03-10-2021, 06:51 PM
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For many years my i5-11400 maintained a temperature around 78°C even under maximum load, but after two years it rose to about 94°C. I switched to an MX-4 thermal paste and temperatures stayed steady. Arctic claimed the fake version is only 90%, but they need to verify with their department. A friend recommended the Noctua NT-H1, which costs around $80+ in Egypt. Would it improve performance compared to the current MX-4? Or should I consider a cooler like Masterworks MasterGel Pro V1 or 2?
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Rayack
03-10-2021, 06:51 PM #1

For many years my i5-11400 maintained a temperature around 78°C even under maximum load, but after two years it rose to about 94°C. I switched to an MX-4 thermal paste and temperatures stayed steady. Arctic claimed the fake version is only 90%, but they need to verify with their department. A friend recommended the Noctua NT-H1, which costs around $80+ in Egypt. Would it improve performance compared to the current MX-4? Or should I consider a cooler like Masterworks MasterGel Pro V1 or 2?

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WorkOff
Member
145
03-15-2021, 11:58 PM
#2
NT-H2 is essentially the same as another model but with minor improvements. It should outperform your likely fake MX-4 and even the genuine MX-4.
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WorkOff
03-15-2021, 11:58 PM #2

NT-H2 is essentially the same as another model but with minor improvements. It should outperform your likely fake MX-4 and even the genuine MX-4.

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Mike_10
Junior Member
14
03-16-2021, 12:16 AM
#3
The stores I'm planning to check tomorrow are mostly stocked with MasterGel and NT-H1. NT-H2 is expensive and hard to find locally. I'm worried the Nt-H1 might not matter if I get it. Will that be the case?
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Mike_10
03-16-2021, 12:16 AM #3

The stores I'm planning to check tomorrow are mostly stocked with MasterGel and NT-H1. NT-H2 is expensive and hard to find locally. I'm worried the Nt-H1 might not matter if I get it. Will that be the case?

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DomosMustache
Junior Member
19
03-16-2021, 07:28 AM
#4
NT-H1 seems to outperform the fake MX-4, likely being a more affordable option. It's a well-established paste, and NT-H2 offers better performance with a premium cooler, costing three times as much in my area. NT-H1 stands out as one of the top pastes available, making it hard to beat. No doubt Noctua wouldn't produce cheap versions of this quality product.
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DomosMustache
03-16-2021, 07:28 AM #4

NT-H1 seems to outperform the fake MX-4, likely being a more affordable option. It's a well-established paste, and NT-H2 offers better performance with a premium cooler, costing three times as much in my area. NT-H1 stands out as one of the top pastes available, making it hard to beat. No doubt Noctua wouldn't produce cheap versions of this quality product.

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Ki11ua
Junior Member
11
03-19-2021, 10:17 AM
#5
A key constraint might be the cooler you're using. Switching to the NT-H1 seems to offer the best results with a standard cooler.
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Ki11ua
03-19-2021, 10:17 AM #5

A key constraint might be the cooler you're using. Switching to the NT-H1 seems to offer the best results with a standard cooler.

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MS_TWINS
Member
230
03-19-2021, 06:14 PM
#6
If you struggle to get NT-H2, NT-H1 remains effective. I've used it before and it works well with good results.
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MS_TWINS
03-19-2021, 06:14 PM #6

If you struggle to get NT-H2, NT-H1 remains effective. I've used it before and it works well with good results.

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Im_Cole_
Junior Member
7
03-26-2021, 09:47 PM
#7
It seems you're wondering if the Noctua components might not deliver the expected temperature improvements due to your current cooling setup.
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Im_Cole_
03-26-2021, 09:47 PM #7

It seems you're wondering if the Noctua components might not deliver the expected temperature improvements due to your current cooling setup.

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Arunr_
Junior Member
11
03-26-2021, 10:04 PM
#8
It's not getting any better than the fake MX-4. You might notice some changes. The Noctua NH-U12A or the thermalright Peerless Assassin are available for 80 dollars in Egypt.
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Arunr_
03-26-2021, 10:04 PM #8

It's not getting any better than the fake MX-4. You might notice some changes. The Noctua NH-U12A or the thermalright Peerless Assassin are available for 80 dollars in Egypt.

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forhim647
Junior Member
31
03-26-2021, 10:27 PM
#9
Focus on enhancing the temperature control by ensuring the thermal paste is in good condition. Keep the cooler clean to avoid dust buildup.
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forhim647
03-26-2021, 10:27 PM #9

Focus on enhancing the temperature control by ensuring the thermal paste is in good condition. Keep the cooler clean to avoid dust buildup.

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DedRemembo
Junior Member
17
03-27-2021, 02:07 AM
#10
It offers a profitable chance by meeting demand for high-performance thermal solutions while exploiting supply chain gaps.
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DedRemembo
03-27-2021, 02:07 AM #10

It offers a profitable chance by meeting demand for high-performance thermal solutions while exploiting supply chain gaps.

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