thermal-paste-dry Troubleshooting

Dried thermal paste on the ARCTIC MX-4 8 g

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The thermal paste between the CPU and cooler has dried, causing high temperatures.

How to fix Dried thermal paste

Reapply thermal paste

Remove the cooler, clean the CPU, and reapply fresh thermal paste.

Source: Reddit r/pcmasterrace — PC troubleshooting Confidence: 60% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★★ Est. 20 min

Parts needed: ARCTIC MX-4 8 g Thermal Paste

Check the cooler

Ensure the cooler is seated correctly after reapplying.

Source: Reddit r/pcmasterrace — PC troubleshooting Confidence: 60% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★ Est. 10 min

Replacement parts for the ARCTIC MX-4 8 g

ARCTIC MX-4 8 g Thermal Paste ARCTIC MX-4 8 g Mounting Kit ARCTIC MX-4 8 g Cooling Fan ARCTIC MX-4 8 g Cable

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