Hello,
you can mount it in two mounting-directions. You cannot use other socket methods for your AMD system, only using VTMS clips for the AMD.
Alternative: The Zipang 2 is quite too and have a height ~ 106 mm. The Big Shuriken have ~ 58 mm in height. All of this coolers have the VTMS System without any tools and hassle and can be used in two mounting-directions. You can combine this with the CPU Cooler Stabilizer K8/AM2, if you want
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Here is one pictures from Samurai ZZ:
