{"product_id":"metal-liquide-lk-128-cpu-gpu","title":"Liquid metal LK-128: high-conductivity thermal paste for CPU and GPU","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.6em;\"\u003eLK-128 liquid metal: bringing down the temperature of a chip that silicone paste can no longer cool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA home console blowing hard, a laptop that throttles after ten minutes: in most cases, the original thermal paste has dried out. The LK-128 is a gallium-based \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eliquid metal alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003ethermal conductivity\u003c\/strong\u003e is far higher than that of a conventional silicone paste. It is an \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eadvanced repair\u003c\/strong\u003e product: powerful, but demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eMuch better heat transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a liquid alloy conducts heat far better than a paste made of particles suspended in silicone, which translates into lower temperatures on the hottest-running chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eDoes not dry out like a conventional paste\u003c\/strong\u003e: it does not harden or crack with heat cycles, unlike the low-end factory pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eThree quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 g for a single chip, 3 g and 5 g for several machines or for a workshop doing one refurbishment after another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eWhat it doesn't do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt must not be applied to aluminium. Gallium attacks aluminium and eats through it: bare aluminium heatsinks, cold plates or lids are ruled out, without exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt conducts electricity. A drop that spills onto the board causes a short circuit: this is not a product for your first disassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt does not replace a clogged heatsink, a worn-out fan or failed thermal pads: it only fixes the chip \/ heatsink contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt brings nothing to a passively cooled retro console (Game Boy, Mega Drive, PS1, Saturn): these machines have no heatsink pressed onto the chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo numerical specifications have been taken from the supplier's product sheet: it was incorrect. The stated conductivity in W\/m·K is still to be confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003enickel-plated copper\u003c\/strong\u003e surfaces only: desktop or laptop processor lid, nickel-plated copper cold plate, recent home consoles including the PS5 and PS4 Pro. Do not use on any aluminium heatsink, on a bare chip without a lid if you are not equipped to protect it, or on passively cooled retro consoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eSkill level required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced. No soldering, but complete disassembly of the cooling assembly, cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and protection of the neighbouring components (conformal coating or Kapton tape) around the chip. Amount to apply: a very thin film, never a drop. Have a suitable screwdriver, lint-free cloths and isopropyl alcohol ready — see the Workshop \u0026amp; modding collection for tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#111213;font-size:1.35em;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 syringe of LK-128 liquid metal, in the chosen quantity (1 g, 3 g or 5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny application accessories are not guaranteed: the supplier does not document them reliably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct page checked on 19 August 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery in 10 to 18 days · ships within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003eRead before ordering: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/collections\/atelier-modding\" style=\"color:#0097ac;\"\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; modding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fun-Esports","offers":[{"title":"1 g","offer_id":54540425101645,"sku":"1005010239136740-1g","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 g","offer_id":54540425134413,"sku":"1005010239136740-3g","price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":54540425167181,"sku":"1005010239136740-5g","price":30.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7636\/5133\/files\/metal-liquide-lk-128-pate-thermique-haute-conduction-cpu-et-gpu_259b9291-e7ce-4272-aef6-7998932349b5.png?v=1787318209","url":"https:\/\/fun-esports.com\/en\/products\/liquid-metal-lk-128-cpu-gpu","provider":"Fun-Esports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}