which is better HSF attached to the motherboard or to the socket??

[element2k5]

i want to make an informed decision on whether or on to get a hsf that u attach to the motherboard or one that u attach to the socket
please help me cause i would like to make up my mind

 

[DisposableHero]

there isnt really one thats better.. its just how it attaches.. the ones that attach to the mb are usualy more heavy so not to crack the core they are attached to the mb.. i dont have expeirience with the mb attaching ones so i cant tell u how easy they are to install but they do not garrentee not cracking the core.

 

[jugornot]

I have broke a socket before and I have tried the mb attachment. If possible go with the mb attaching type hs. The athlon core is very fragile. HTH