Arctic Cooling MX-2

634 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 634 reviews of Arctic Cooling MX-2. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and price. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed comments about the design.

usability, size, price, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Arctic Cooling MX-2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Arctic Cooling MX-2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Arctic Cooling MX-2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

usability, price

97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Prof. Dr. Silver (hardwarecanucks.com)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound Review

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound Review Manufacturer's Part Number: MX-2 Manufacturer's Product Page: Arctic Cooling Price: $9.00CAD Availability:

Ease of use ; More compound for your money ; Not electrically conductive ; Easy to clean off ; Great Performance ; No Curing Time

None that I can think of

After performing so convincingly in our tests, I know we'll be using MX-2 for a long time to come since it completely blew away our

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Dan (xtremecomputing.co.uk)

Arctic Cooling MX2 Thermal Compound

If you are a performance enthusiast or temperature junkie then you will want to squeeze every last bit of performance you can from your CPU. You may have invested in an aftermarket heatsink, but did you know that you can improve CPU temperatures by...

Great Idle Temps Competitively Priced - Instant performance 8 Year durability

Before I start my conclusion, I would just like to point out the potential for inaccuracies in this test. A better way of recording the temperature of the CPU would have been to use an external thermal probe attached to the CPU/Water block, but since I...

Aug, 2007

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Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Grease

Easy to apply/clean, not expensive and long lasting

Still has room for improvement

Worth every penny you spend on it.

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Jason "Fujitsu" Schneider (bcchardware.com)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 vs. Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Paste Showdown

Thermal paste is something you might not think about very much, but it can really provide a little bit of a cooler performance boost. Most users are probably still using the same paste that came on the bottom of their cooler when they bought it, but...

Good Performance ; Easy to Apply

None

Well I was hoping that the results would have helped me declare a clear winner, but from the results it's quite obvious that this duel has ended in a draw. With the results being so close there is no way to recommend one product over the other, and if...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : gvblake22 (hardwarelogic.com)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound

Calling all cooling enthusiasts, there is a new TIM in town! Arctic Cooling has concocted a new, versatile thermal compound dubbed MX-2. Does Arctic Cooling have an award winner or is this just another one hit wonder like the previous New Kids on the...

Arctic Cooling is doing a good job at slowly branching out into new, but still closely related product markets. Thermal compound is not something that usually tops the list of concerns for the average system builder, but it is something that everyone...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Hanners (elitebastards.com)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 thermal paste review

When it comes to keeping your system cooling, it's easy to forget about the little things. Of course, the actual physical hardware (CPU coolers, case fans, chassis design and the like) are all hugely important, but in the case of processor cooling,...

Although choosing the right thermal paste might not always be high on the average enthusiasts list of priorities our testing here has shown that, given the right system, shelling out just a few pounds more to replace your generic thermal compound can...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by (goldfries.com)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound Review

The Arctic Cooling MX-2 thermal compound comes in a very simple package – just the tube, nothing else unless you consider the nicely printed piece of paper that holds limited information.

Regardless of whether you’re planning to use Arctic Cooling MX-2 or Arctic Silver 5, they’re both great thermal compounds but it's clear that the MX-2 being the better one. The main difference is their chemical composition which could spell trouble if...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Amber Lupala (rbmods.com)

Arctic Cooling Mx2 Thermal Compound

Introduction When we think about achieving better cooling performance, we often focus on hardware solutions.However, the quality of the thermal compound/paste that interfaces between the chips and the cooler is another critical factor in getting better...

Non conductive, non-corrosive, non-curing, etc ; Easy installation ; Great price ; Solid performance

None so far

At only ~$8 USD, the Arctic Cooling MX2 thermal compound is a great product that will likely provide you the best bang for the buck when it comes to cooling.The compound comes in an easy-to-use syringe and is simple to apply.What more can I say; if...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound

There are many companies out there today making thermal compounds and vying for your dollars. At one point the best was Arctic Silver, but some of these other companies are pushing them out of that top spot, and let's face it you can't be on top...

Non conductive ; Large quantity for price ; Low price point ; Easy to apply ; Excellent performance

None that I could find

Not only is the Arctic Cooling MX-2 thermal compound better performing that AS5, it also has the added features of not being conductive.

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Mike Wright (tweaktown.com)