# Next-Gen Thermal Paste Applicators Noctua Launched a Dedicated Thermal Paste Guard for R7000 Chips By Colin Smith | Published 2022-10-20 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-tpg1 References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyiejY8gl8s) & [noctua.at](https://noctua.at/en/noctua-presents-na-tpg1-thermal-paste-guard-for-amd-am5)  [Noctua](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nm-dd1), the computer cooling solutions company, launched the 'NA-TPG1' Thermal Paste Guard for [AMD's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noctua-cpu-cooler) next-generation [AM5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-w8) socket. This thermal paste applicator was released in advance of AMD's Ryzen 7000-series central processing units, which have a unique shape when compared to previous CPUs. The AM5 socket has a build block-style shape with eight arms that extend beyond the regular square-shaped processor. While previous CPUs have all been square or rectangular shaped, making thermal paste application easy, the AM5 socket shape makes 100% thermal paste coverage more risky, with the potential to spill thermal paste onto the surrounding motherboard. However, with Noctua's NA-TPG1 Thermal Paste Guard, application is made easy, as the guard protects the area surrounding the CPU, allowing for quick and clean application. Image Credit: Noctua ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Next-gen Thermal Paste Applicators:** Innovative thermal paste applicators that cater to unique CPU shapes offer opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy in computer cooling solutions. - **Build Block-style CPU Sockets:** The trend towards non-traditional CPU socket shapes like the AM5 socket provides opportunities for companies to design specialized products that cater to these unique shapes. - **Clean and Controlled Application:** The demand for thermal paste applicators that help protect the surrounding components and offer clean and precise application creates opportunities for innovation in computer hardware accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware:** Companies in the computer hardware industry can leverage the trend towards specialized thermal paste applicators and build block-style CPU sockets to create new products and gain a competitive edge. - **Computer Cooling Solutions:** Innovations in thermal paste applicators, like Noctua's NA-TPG1, offer opportunities for companies in the computer cooling solutions industry to improve product efficiency and accuracy. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** As the trend towards non-traditional CPU socket shapes continues, the electronics manufacturing industry can innovate by creating specialized machines and tools to ensure accurate and efficient thermal paste application. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Thermal Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-paste-ngp.md) - [Direct-Die Mounting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nm-dd1.md) - [Powerful Next-Gen Air Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noctua-cpu-cooler.md) - [High-Performance Cooling Paste Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpowerpc-thermal-grizzly.md) - [Industry-Leading CPU Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nh-d15-g2.md) - [Next-Gen CPU Cooling Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-w8.md) - [Smart CPU Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lc-power-digi-aera.md) - [Dual-Tower CPU Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a115.md) - [All-in-One Liquid Cooling Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepcool-lt720.md)