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Small white syringe with grey cap and silver nozzle, labelled ARCTIC MX-6 2g

ARCTIC COOLING

ARCTIC COOLING ACTCP00079A MX-6 2g thermal paste

SKU CH-686E-53FYP MPN ACTCP00079A

A carbon-filler thermal paste for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops with 20% lower thermal resistance than MX-4 and zero electrical conductivity

Weight 2 g

  • 20% lower thermal resistance than MX-4 for cooler CPU temperatures
  • Carbon filler formula delivers peak performance immediately without burn-in time
  • Non-conductive and non-capacitive paste eliminates short-circuit risk during application
  • Viscosity tuned for direct-die GPU and console processor installations
  • Authenticity check on every unit verifies 100% original product

What it is

Arctic MX-6 is a carbon filler-based thermal compound supplied in a 2 g syringe. It is designed for CPUs, GPUs, laptops and consoles, and reaches maximum performance immediately after application without any burn-in period. The paste is non-electrically conductive and non-capacitive, eliminating the risk of short circuits during installation.

Thermals and application

The improved composition delivers measurably lower thermal resistance than the MX-4, achieving a 20 % better performance figure based on the temperature difference between cooler base and heat source. The silicone gel carrier ensures optimal distribution under even contact pressure from the heatsink mount. Viscosity is tuned for versatile scenarios including direct-die cooling on graphics cards and console processors.

Build fit

The 2 g volume covers multiple standard applications and each unit includes an authenticity check for 100 % original verification. No electrical conductivity means it can be applied without masking surrounding components. The consistency suits both mainstream socket mounting and bare-die layouts, freeing the builder from separate pastes for different hardware.

How it compares

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Price $4.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 498 comparable items (median $12.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameArctic
Product lineMX-6
Model nameMX-6 2g
Part numberACTCP00079A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I apply the MX-6 2 g paste and what is the step people most often skip?

Spread a thin, even layer on the CPU or GPU die using the included spatula; the step many miss is letting the cooler's mounting pressure distribute the paste instead of spreading it too thickly themselves.

Will the MX-6 2 g tube need replacement or re-application after a certain period?

The compound is rated for long durability and does not require scheduled replacement; re-apply only if you dismount the cooler or notice rising temperatures years later.

What thermal limit appears first when the MX-6 2 g paste is under sustained heavy load?

The limiting factor becomes the cooler's ability to move heat away, because the paste itself reaches its low thermal resistance immediately without burn-in.

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