Enos Tech published a review on the Polartherm X8 and X10 Thermal Pastes
Polartherm X8 and X10 Thermal Pastes Review
Thermal Paste or thermal compound or TIM (thermal interface material) as you may call it is a heat-conducting material that plays a crucial role in transferring heat from the heat source to the cooler. Why do we need this in the first place? Ideally, we want the perfect flat contacting surfaces (CPU/GPU and coolers).