Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound -4gram Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound - 4gram from for $3.99
TIM for cheap. $1/gram.
MX-2 makes a decent alternative to Arctic Silver 5. It doesn't require curing and is non-conductive.
Well, I will be the one: what is this thing & how/why is it used?
Thermal paste/compound is used to facilitate more efficient heat transfer between a CPU and it's heatsink/fan within a computer. Higher quality thermal paste generally equates to lower CPU temperatures, which can help extend the life of your computer, or is used in overclocking situations.
Thanks very much for the quick response & explanation. I appreciate the new knowledge! One thing I always appreciate about the WooT communities is the fact that there are people willing to guide 60+ geezers like me.

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