Absolute Game Changer
By Aadi on Fri Oct 6, 2023
Would recommend - yes
As per the title - an actual game changer. I'm using this as TIM on my 12900K (between the die & the IHS), and I'm getting mid 80s-90 @180w of power. It could actually go further, but I forgot that I left PL1 at 180w in the BIOS, so I have to change that and re-test. But even then, a TIM that can distribute that much heat, be re-usable and doesn't dry out? Worth it for systems that you're not taking apart again I think, like laptops especially. PTM7950 is good, but doesn't have the power density to compete - on my 12900k, I could only do 150-160w @ 100c, whereas this I'm guessing will likely make it to 200w, so very close to stock performance.
It does like to move around though, to the point I almost think it's worth having it a little too big and taping the edges down when applying it. Also be careful as it can fold over on itself as it's very light.