Due to the sheer size and weight of the heatsink, I had concerns about the 6-lug tool-less mounting on the AMD solution. I decided to run some stress tests to see the effect on the socket. I used an Epox motherboard that had perished during an previous experiment gone wrong. The test simply consisted of mounting the heatsink, and seeing what kind shocks the socket area could take. The socket was completely ripped off when the motherboard was placed in a vertical position was given a 1/8th inch drop. I know this is not a lab experiment, but it does provide a cautionary warning that removal of the heatsink is required for any kind of transportation.