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#1 in Thermal PasteBest Overall

Noctua NT-H1

Name: Noctua NT-H1
Brand: Noctua
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Noctua

$8.00 – $12.00

Industry-standard thermal paste with excellent ease of application and a non-conductive, non-corroding formula that is safe around sensitive components. Performs within 1-2 degrees of more expensive options with zero risk of short circuits.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.2

User Sentiment

9.5

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

9.5

Freshness

7.9

Community

8.6

Availability

8.8

Pros

Non-conductive and safe
Very easy to apply
Long-term stable performance

Cons

Not the absolute best performer
Small 3.5g tube

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While performance is excellent, hardcore overclockers seeking every last degree should consider liquid metal alternatives.

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