To combat counterfeit thermal paste, Arctic updates scratch-off QR code authentication

Arctic Cooling Unveils "MX Authenticity Check" System - Notices Increase of Counterfeit Thermal Pastes

Arctic Cooling's various thermal paste products have existed as favorite mainstays for PC builders—be it hobbyists, professionals, or influencers. Unfortunately, the disappointing presence of low-grade knock-off units has soured largely good impressions of modern MX-4 and MX-6 lines. Earlier today, Tom's Hardware put a spotlight on the Swiss-founded firm's brand-new "MX Authenticity Check" system. Worried customers can check the provenance of re…

To combat counterfeit thermal paste, Arctic updates scratch-off QR code authentication

Arctic Cooling has emailed Tom's Hardware with details of its new MX Authenticity Check system, raising concerns that its business is being impacted by counterfeiters.

ARCTIC Launches MX Authenticity Check

ARCTIC launches the MX Authenticity Check on its website to confirm the authenticity of ARCTIC MX thermal pastes.