Does thermal paste expire? 20-year-old TIM tested - no degradation seen, but poor compared to modern products

Tom's Hardware
Dec 1, 2023, 8:34 am161 pts
Testing shows that 20-year-old thermal paste performs similarly to new gunk. If you keep it well, then perhaps you don't need to renew your paste stocks over time.

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