ARCTIC MX-7 4g Thermal Paste with 6x MX Cleaner – Ultimate Performance CPU & GPU Thermal Compound

The ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner is an ultimate-performance thermal paste bundle designed to improve heat transfer between a processor or graphics chip and its cooler. It combines a 4g syringe of ARCTIC MX-7 thermal compound with six MX Cleaner wipes, giving PC builders, gamers, technicians and repair users everything needed to remove old thermal paste and prepare a clean surface before repasting.

MX-7 uses a dense, high-viscosity formulation with a high filler content designed to create an extremely thin and even thermal interface between the heat source and cooling surface. It is suitable for desktop CPUs, GPUs, gaming PCs, laptops, console processors, air coolers, AIO liquid coolers and direct-touch heat-pipe coolers.

Quick answer: If you need a premium non-conductive thermal paste for a CPU, GPU, laptop or console and also need to remove the existing thermal compound, the ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner bundle provides both the thermal paste and cleaning wipes in one package.

Key Features of ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner

• 4g ARCTIC MX-7 thermal paste for PC building, upgrades and repasting
• 6x ARCTIC MX Cleaner wipes included for removing old thermal compound
• Suitable for CPUs, GPUs, laptops and console processors
• Dense, performance-optimised consistency with a high filler content
• 35,000–38,000 poise viscosity
• Low adhesion helps create a fine, uniform thermal interface layer
• High cohesion for consistent long-term performance
• Designed to resist drying out during long-term use
• Resistant to pump-out during repeated heating and cooling cycles
• Electrically non-conductive for safer application around electronic components
• Non-capacitive thermal compound
• Suitable for direct-touch heat-pipe CPU coolers
• Recommended cross-pattern application
• Wide continuous-use temperature range of -50°C to 250°C
• Grey thermal compound
• ARCTIC model / SKU: ACTCP00092A

Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste for CPUs and GPUs

A thermal compound fills microscopic imperfections between a processor surface and the base of the heatsink or cooler. These microscopic gaps can otherwise contain air, which transfers heat less effectively than a properly applied thermal interface material.

ARCTIC MX-7 is engineered with a dense and highly viscous consistency created by its high filler content. When the cooler is installed, mounting pressure distributes the paste across the contact surface to create a thin thermal interface between the processor and cooler.

Performance-Optimised High-Viscosity Formula

MX-7 has an official viscosity rating of 35,000–38,000 poise and density of 2.9g/cm³. Its dense consistency is deliberately different from thinner thermal compounds and is designed to provide a stable thermal interface under cooler mounting pressure.

The low adhesion of MX-7 helps the compound distribute into a fine bond line, while its high cohesion helps maintain the integrity of that layer during use.

Designed for Long-Term Thermal Performance

Repeated processor heating and cooling causes the components around a CPU or GPU to expand and contract. Over time, this thermal cycling can cause some thermal compounds to move away from the centre of the contact area, a process commonly known as pump-out.

ARCTIC designed MX-7 with high cohesion to help prevent cracking, leakage and pump-out during repeated thermal cycles. Its stable formulation is also designed to provide long-lasting performance without drying out, making it particularly useful for systems that are expected to remain assembled for extended periods.

Useful for High Thermal-Cycle Applications

This makes MX-7 particularly relevant for gaming PCs, graphics cards, laptops and other devices that frequently change between idle and high-load temperatures.

Electrically Non-Conductive and Non-Capacitive

ARCTIC MX-7 is electrically non-conductive and non-capacitive. This makes it easier and safer to work with around CPUs, GPUs and other sensitive electronic components than electrically conductive thermal interface materials such as liquid metal.

The official specification lists a volume resistivity of 1.7 × 10¹² Ω-cm and a breakdown voltage of 4.2kV/mm.

Although accidental small amounts of MX-7 around a processor are considerably less concerning than conductive thermal compounds, excess paste should still be removed to maintain a clean installation.

6x MX Cleaner Wipes Included

This version of ARCTIC MX-7 includes six MX Cleaner wipes for preparing processor and cooler contact surfaces before new thermal paste is applied.

MX Cleaner is designed to dissolve and remove old, dried thermal paste and residue from contact surfaces. Properly removing the previous thermal compound helps prevent old material from interfering with the new thermal interface layer.

Why Clean the Old Thermal Paste First?

Applying fresh thermal paste directly over old compound is not recommended. Old paste may be dried, uneven or contaminated with dust and residue. Cleaning both contact surfaces first gives the new MX-7 compound a clean surface on which to form an even thermal interface.

Suitable for CPU Thermal Paste Replacement

ARCTIC MX-7 can be used when installing a new processor, changing a CPU cooler or replacing ageing thermal paste on an existing system.

Typical applications include:

• Intel desktop processors
• AMD Ryzen desktop processors
• Gaming PCs
• Workstations
• Home and office computers
• Air CPU coolers
• AIO liquid CPU coolers
• Direct-touch heat-pipe coolers

Suitable for Direct-Touch Heat-Pipe Coolers

ARCTIC specifically recommends the cross-pattern application method even when MX-7 is used with coolers featuring direct-touch heat pipes. The paste can then fill the small grooves between the heat pipes and cooler contact surface when mounting pressure is applied.

Suitable for GPU Thermal Paste Replacement

MX-7 can also be used as a GPU thermal compound when repasting compatible graphics cards. Replacing ageing GPU thermal paste can be useful during graphics card maintenance, particularly when the original compound has dried or the cooler has been removed.

Graphics card disassembly should only be attempted by users who are comfortable working with computer hardware. Take care not to damage cables, connectors, thermal pads or surrounding components when removing the GPU cooler.

Thermal Paste for Laptops and Gaming Consoles

ARCTIC lists MX-7 as suitable for laptops and console processors as well as conventional desktop CPUs and GPUs.

Its high cohesion and resistance to pump-out make MX-7 especially relevant to compact cooling systems that experience repeated heating and cooling cycles.

• Laptop CPU repasting
• Laptop GPU repasting
• Gaming laptop cooling maintenance
• Console processor thermal paste replacement
• Compact PC and mini-PC servicing where thermal paste is specified

Always check the service requirements for the individual device before disassembly.

How to Apply ARCTIC MX-7 Thermal Paste

Unlike some thinner thermal compounds, ARCTIC advises that MX-7's special texture is not designed to be manually spread with a spatula. ARCTIC recommends applying the paste in a cross pattern and allowing the pressure of the installed cooler to spread it across the processor.

Recommended MX-7 Application Method

1. Switch off and disconnect the system.
2. Remove the existing heatsink or cooler carefully.
3. Remove the majority of the old thermal paste.
4. Use one of the included MX Cleaner wipes to clean the processor and cooler contact surfaces.
5. Allow the cleaned surfaces to become ready for installation.
6. Apply MX-7 directly to the processor in a cross pattern.
7. Position the cooler directly onto the processor without unnecessarily moving it around.
8. Tighten the cooler evenly according to the cooler manufacturer's installation instructions.
9. The mounting pressure spreads the MX-7 into a thin and uniform layer across the contact surface.

Do Not Manually Spread MX-7 with a Spatula

Because of MX-7's dense consistency and special texture, ARCTIC does not recommend spreading it manually with a spatula. Applying the recommended cross pattern and mounting the cooler allows the required pressure to distribute the compound.

MX-7 Helps Create a Thin, Even Thermal Interface

Correct thermal paste application is about creating a thin interface without unnecessary air pockets, rather than simply applying as much paste as possible.

Once the heatsink or cooler is mounted, pressure distributes MX-7 over the processor contact surface. Its low adhesion helps the material form a fine bond line while its high cohesion helps keep the thermal interface stable.

ARCTIC MX-7 vs Liquid Metal

ARCTIC MX-7 is a traditional thermal compound rather than liquid metal. It therefore does not have the electrical conductivity concerns commonly associated with liquid-metal thermal interface materials.

For most PC builders, gamers and repair users, a non-conductive thermal compound such as MX-7 offers a practical balance between thermal performance, application safety and long-term reliability.

Thermal Paste Is Not the Same as a Thermal Pad

MX-7 should not automatically be used to replace thermal pads. Thermal paste and thermal pads perform related but different jobs.

Thermal paste is normally used where two surfaces are designed to make very close contact, such as between a CPU and CPU cooler or between a GPU die and heatsink.

Thermal pads are commonly used where a larger physical gap needs to be filled, such as around GPU memory modules, VRMs and other electronic components. If the original device uses a thermal pad of a particular thickness, replace it with the correct type and thickness rather than MX-7 unless the manufacturer specifically instructs otherwise.

Who Is ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner Best For?

• PC builders installing a new CPU or CPU cooler
• Gamers upgrading or maintaining gaming PCs
• Users replacing old or dried CPU thermal paste
• Graphics card enthusiasts carrying out GPU maintenance
• Laptop repair technicians
• Console repair and maintenance users
• PC repair shops and system builders
• Users who want thermal paste and cleaning wipes in one package
• Systems that experience frequent heating and cooling cycles

ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner Technical Specifications

• Brand: ARCTIC
• Model: MX-7
• Product Type: Thermal paste / thermal compound
• Thermal Paste Quantity: 4g
• MX Cleaner Included: 6 wipes
• SKU / MPN: ACTCP00092A
• EAN: 4895265000898
• UPC: 840033403566
• Colour: Grey
• Viscosity: 35,000–38,000 poise
• Density: 2.9g/cm³
• Continuous Use Temperature: -50°C to 250°C
• Volume Resistivity: 1.7 × 10¹² Ω-cm
• Breakdown Voltage: 4.2kV/mm
• Electrical Properties: Electrically non-conductive
• Capacitive: No / non-capacitive
• Recommended Application: Cross pattern
• Manual Spatula Spreading: Not recommended by ARCTIC
• Suitable For: CPUs, GPUs, laptops, console processors and compatible cooling systems
• Box Dimensions: 107 × 71 × 14mm
• Gross Weight: 43.6g

Thermal Conductivity Specification Note

ARCTIC does not publish a conventional fixed W/mK thermal-conductivity figure in the current official MX-7 specification table. For product-data accuracy, unsupported W/mK figures should therefore not be used when describing MX-7.

What Is Included?

• 1x ARCTIC MX-7 4g thermal paste syringe
• 6x ARCTIC MX Cleaner wipes

Why Choose ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner?

The ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner provides a convenient complete solution for users who need to remove existing thermal compound and apply fresh high-performance thermal paste.

Its dense high-filler formulation, high cohesion, low adhesion, resistance to pump-out, electrically non-conductive design and wide operating-temperature range make MX-7 suitable for a wide variety of CPU, GPU, laptop, gaming PC and console thermal-management applications.

The included six MX Cleaner wipes also remove the need to purchase a separate thermal-paste cleaning product, making this version particularly useful for upgrades, repairs and multiple repasting jobs.

Choose ARCTIC MX-7 4g with 6x MX Cleaner if you want premium thermal paste, safe non-conductive application, long-term thermal stability and dedicated cleaning wipes together in one convenient package.