<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThermal paste can expire and when it does, you will usually notice a change in consistency. It may get very thick, start to separate, become flaky, or turn too watery. Thermal paste lasts between two to five years in most cases, but you should always check the expiry date on your thermal paste to be sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You'll also know when it is time to change the thermal paste in your PC when it begins to overheat unusually if you've had it on for about two or three years, and if you take the cooler off your CPU for any reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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