Sw1tCh[FX] said:Athlon's are socket 370, AthlonXP's are socket A, Athlon64's are socket 754/939/940.
athlons come in slot A or socket A(462 pins)-------->same as athlonXP,Duron, and most of the Semprons
you can usually use a socket 370 HSF with a standard socket A CPU,just be sure to stay within the HSF's ratings