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Re: New cooler for V5 5500
Reply #15 - 19.03.10 at 01:49:57
 
boolean wrote on 18.03.10 at 22:34:27:
I got these here. I've purchased a set of BGA Type 0 coolers and swapped the inner fans with those on my BGA Type A's.


This mean that Type A is equipped with 5V fans, right?
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Re: New cooler for V5 5500
Reply #16 - 19.03.10 at 13:06:06
 
goriath wrote on 19.03.10 at 01:49:57:
This mean that Type A is equipped with 5V fans, right?

Nope, it means that the Lasagna BGA Cooler Type 0 is equipped with a 5V fan but lacks retention holes. The Lasagna BGA Cooler Type A does have retention holes but uses a 12V fan. Since i already had two Type A's i've purchased a set of Type 0 coolers and swapped fans. Check here for ordering information.
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Re: New cooler for V5 5500
Reply #17 - 19.03.10 at 16:40:21
 
They say no longer ship any part outside of USA and Canada. How did you order them?
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Re: New cooler for V5 5500
Reply #18 - 20.03.10 at 16:39:32
 
So I noticed, however I used a different approach. I didn't order by using that form. I have placed multiple orders with them in the past (when they did ship overseas) so I simply replied on an old order confirmation, asking if they would allow me to purchase an extra set. I don't think they initially noticed that I was foreign as their quote was based on local shipment. After I brought it to their attention that I wasn't a US resident, they didn't seem to mind sending it to The Netherlands instead.

Although their explicit statement of not being able to handle overseas orders is pretty convincing, I would give it a shot nevertheless. Personally I'm not that eager on shipping to Italy since it usually takes ages to arrive, if it arrives at all..

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Reply #19 - 20.03.10 at 16:52:26
 
Another case of they wont ship outside of "their world" although Canada seems rather adventurous of them Smiley

European alternative required
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Re: New cooler for V5 5500
Reply #20 - 21.03.10 at 00:01:44
 
My advice would be to write a well formulated English email and give them a bit of background information on why you would like to purchase their solution specifically.

Don’t go like:

"You say no longer ship any part outside of USA and Canada. I like to buy and live in Italy. Can I?"

That way your chance of even getting a response is very slim..
I'm not bashing you around though, just giving you a piece of advice Wink
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Reply #21 - 21.03.10 at 10:23:26
 
I suppose its worth a try, although moving to Italy seems a bit drastic  Wink
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Re: New cooler for V5 5500
Reply #22 - 22.03.10 at 01:13:27
 
lol you've got a point, however i was actually answering to goriath as he is from italy Wink
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Reply #23 - 22.03.10 at 22:09:04
 
Perhaps we should try a group buy, maybe they would ship a larger amount. But then theres always customs Sad
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