What I've heard is that CPU manufacturers (intel specifically in this case) optimize for consistency over time - the crappy intel thermal paste will still be th

What I've heard is that CPU manufacturers (intel specifically in this case) optimize for consistency over time - the crappy intel thermal paste will still be the same level of crappy in 10 years time but a lot of (much) more effective enthusiast stuff might degrade and stop performing as well before then. Of course I don't remember where I heard this, nor do I have any sources...