Arctic MX-4 thermal paste - still good?

[OverDrive]

Hi guys,

I've just found an (opened) tube of MX-4 up in the loft left over from my 2012 3770K build - would it still be ok to use on my upcoming 5800X build?

It seems ok. Not sure if these things break down over time though?

Thanks.

 

[OverDrive]

Thanks for the replies guys. I've had another look at the MX-4 I have.. including rolling out a pea sized amount under a glass and it seems to spread out just fine and looks completely smooth/uniform and is moist - so I'll use what I have for now.

 

[OverDrive]

There is already the MX-5 unveiled just a few days ago.

When I read that, I immediately thought of the sports car!

Cool, I've just read the following:

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/arctic-mx-5-thermal-paste/

https://www.techpowerup.com/277453/arctic-mx-5-thermal-compound-listed-ahead-of-launch

It doesn't look like it will be available before March, it sounds good though!