The best <45mm CPU Cooler?

[TriangleDragon]

I know this often gets mentioned in other threads, but I think it would be fun to have a conclusive discussion on the subject of best SFF CPU coolers from experts.

So to start things out I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge about the ID Cooling IS-VC45? http://www.idcooling.com/Product/detail/id/44/name/IS-VC45

There are a few reviews for it but nothing that directly compares it with the other popular low profile heatsinks.

From what I can tell it should at least outperform the NH-l9i. But after looking at the thermal tests Dondan did with the A4 I'm still inclined to think that the Thermolab/Cooltek LP53 with a slim fan is the best low profile 1151 cooler you can buy for SFF cases. I could be wrong?

I'm also curious if anyone has ever owned a Dynatron K129, or converted one of their vapor-chamber heatsinks to mount on a 1151?

 

[Brenex]

I used these results to help guide my most recent CPU cooler purchase:

Thermalright Macho 120 SBM CPU Cooler Review

I see they have US-VC45 on there too.

 

[TriangleDragon]

Thanks Brenex.

I just want to add that the Xigmatek Praeton LD964 seems like a good 45mm cooler. This review scores it 7 degrees less than the l9i:

Noctua NH-L9i CPU Cooler Review - Page 6 of 9 - Hardware Secrets

Performance seems similar to the Cryorig C7, but it's slightly smaller which is always an advantage.

 

[Jspr]

Thanks Brenex.

I just want to add that the Xigmatek Praeton LD964 seems like a good 45mm cooler. This review scores it 7 degrees less than the l9i:

Noctua NH-L9i CPU Cooler Review - Page 6 of 9 - Hardware Secrets

Performance seems similar to the Cryorig C7, but it's slightly smaller which is always an advantage.

Remember to look at the noise! The Xigmatek Praeton is at 52 dBA, but the nh-l9i only does 44 dBA

 

[TriangleDragon]

That's a good point. It might be a worthwhile to replace the fan with a more reputable one.

Personally I'm just looking for the most effective thermal performance.