As a custom computer provider, Puget Custom Computers fills a niche market -- some of the most popular computers we sell are computers that not a lot of other companies will dare to build. The two requests we hear most often is that the computer be fast, and that it be quiet. Unfortunately, that's a tough mix! As manufacturers continue to release faster (and hotter) products, their only way to adequately cool those products without bigger and louder fans is to use more advanced cooling technologies. When it comes to building these high end computers, there is no room for cutting corners, and even a component like thermal paste can make a significant difference. When we set out to investigate all the different thermal pastes out there, we were surprised to not find a comprehensive comparison of modern products...so we decided to run our own tests! In this article, we will compare the performance of the top rated thermal pastes, so that you can make informed decisions about what will go into your next computer system!