Stinky thermal paste emits acidic vapors, corrodes copper, 'glues' heatsinks to processors, and permanently damages coolers - SGT-4 TIM is a chemically reactive blend, finds investigation
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/thermal-paste/stinky-thermal-paste-emits-acidic-vapors-corrodes-copper-glues-heatsinks-to-processors-and-permanently-damages-coolers-sgt-4-tim-is-a-chemically-reactive-blend-finds-investigation
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