Amech Faces Complaints Over Corrosive SGT-4 Thermal Paste
The South Korean company Amech is under fire after multiple reports point to its SGT-4 model thermal compound as responsible for generating acidic emissions that actively attack copper surfaces in cooling systems. 🚨
Documented Impact on Components
Numerous testimonies confirm that the corrosive vapors not only degrade the structural integrity of the hardware but also cause the permanent fusion between heatsinks and processors, exponentially increasing the risk of fractures during maintenance or replacement operations.
Specific Consequences Recorded:- Accelerated deterioration of thermal conductivity due to accumulation of insulating residues
- Critical overheating even in configurations with optimized cooling
- Corrosion extending to electrical contacts causing intermittent malfunctions
The acidic nature of the compound appears to intensify with high operating temperatures, establishing a destructive cycle that progressively worsens
Urgent Action Protocol
Specialists recommend the immediate suspension of this product's use and the execution of a thorough cleaning with isopropyl alcohol of purity greater than 99% on all affected surfaces.
Recommended Procedure:- Thorough visual inspection to detect green-blue stains indicative of copper corrosion
- Evaluation of the actual state of each component to determine replacement necessity
- Migration towards thermal pastes from established manufacturers with a history of chemical stability
Final Reflection on the Case
It is particularly contradictory that a solution designed to improve thermal dissipation becomes the main threat to hardware integrity, demonstrating that sometimes the remedy can be more harmful than the original problem. 🔧