AthlonOC has posted their first look at Athlon XP overclocking

The Athlon XP while Socket A compatible is slightly shorter ( lower vertical height ) than previous versions of the Athlon. No need to worry most Socket a coolers with standard style clips will have no issue. Any cooler with enough clip pressure will work fine. AMD's previous standard for clip pressure is 25 pounds and has not changed. While not all coolers have 25 pounds of clip pressure, most do. If you are not sure if your cooler has sufficient pressure ask your favorite vendor. Ability wholesale and icompz.com both have Athlon XP tested coolers available for your purchase.

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