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PSA: That cheap thermal paste from a brand called 'CoolFlow' is a total trap.
I used it on a client's gaming rig last month, and the CPU temps spiked 20 degrees within a week. Had to redo the whole job with proper paste and eat the cost of the service call, which was about $80 out of my pocket. What's your go-to paste that you actually trust?
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jennifer_west2d ago
Honestly sounds like you just got a bad tube or maybe applied it wrong. CoolFlow paste has been totally fine for my last three budget builds. Those temps spiking could have been from a bad mount or dust, not the paste itself. For basic use it gets the job done without costing a fortune.
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angela_coleman1d ago
It reminds me of when my old car would overheat. I'd blame the coolant, but half the time it was just a loose hose clamp or a worn belt. People love to point at the simple, cheap part first.
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