My Align 35A ESC that came with my 450 SE was defective. I've sent it back to the online store I purchased it from 2 weeks ago. After several communications and broken promises from that shop (powerhobby.com) I purchased the Phoenix 45 from the LHS. I still haven't installed the Phoenix as I'm trying to be good and wait for the Align replacement so I can save my $100.

However, I'm at the end of my wits with Powerhobby so I'm very close to installin the Phoenix and being done with it. My main question is, there is no heat sink on this, should I worry about heat on that ESC? Also, are the Castle Creations ESCs a BUNCH better than the stock?

Thanks in advance!