However, its features are not the most impressive.
NZXT, known to computer scientists and gamers primarily for its high-quality cooling systems and cases, has announced the release of its first thermal interface. The new product is called NZXT High-performance Thermal Paste and will be offered in 3g and 15g syringes – the company estimates the former at $10 and the latter at $20.
The manufacturer states that the thermal paste contains zinc oxide, liquid polymer and aluminum dust. The last of the listed ingredients is more bad news than good, because aluminum is an excellent conductor not only of heat, but also of electricity, and this is the disadvantage of the thermal interface. For example, in the case of "liquid metals", despite their excellent thermal conductivity, many computer scientists prefer not to get involved precisely because of this.
By the way, the new NZXT thermal paste has a thermal conductivity of 6,3 W / (m K) - higher than the Arctic Cooling MX-2, but lower than the MX-4. The shelf life of the substance inside the branded applicator is 3 years. Whether the new thermal paste will be connected to future NZXT cooling systems is still unknown, but its characteristics, given the excellent reputation of the brand, can hardly be called impressive, although it is of course worth waiting for practical tests.
