Upgrading Dell v400c processor !

[AMDGAMER]

I was given a Dell v400c computer. I have since added more RAM to 160 MB, and upgraded the hard drive to a Western Digital 40GB w/8MB cache hard drive. I want to upgrade the current Celeron 400 processor. Its slot 1, so I am thinking of getting a slot 1 to socket 370 converter. I have come across two manufacturers. There is Powerleap and Upgradeware. According to Powerleap's site, the CPU slot is SEPP. Therefore if I wanted to purchase the PL-iP3/T I would need a URM(Universal Retention Mechanism) in order for it to work. Is this correct? They also offer a Slotwonder board. I am not sure if this is compatible connector wise with my board. Also, the iP3/T has its own VRM(voltage regulator) where the slotwonder doesn't. I am not sure if I need the VRM, or if my current board can supply the voltage for a Celeron 1.3 GHz. I am not sure if my board can supply the 1.5V for the core of the Celeron. The other converter I came across was the Upgradeware Slot 1 converter. This one doesn't have a VRM either. This one is only $25. I am leaning toward getting this one, if 1. The board can supply the necessary voltage to the CPU (I think its 1.5 V for new Celeron) 2. It has a compatible slot design, SEPP. Has anyone upgraded the V400c using a slot converter to a 1.3 GHz?

 

[AMDGAMER]

Anybody?

 

[lagerter]

I'm in the same situation as you trying to upgrade a dell. Everything I read comes back to the powerleap converter. However, it seems for the cost of the converter, it might be better just getting a new mobo/cpu and salvaging the rest of the dell system.

I have spent the last 2 days trying to figure out the easiest and cheapest way to upgrade. If you come up with an answer, please let me know!

 

[Slowlearner]

For more info on upgrading Dells please see www.roberthancock.com, as well as forums.us.dell.com - Upgrade.

I went from v350 to Cel 1.4 for about $150.00 using a Powerleap adapter and that PC still works fine for stand office apps+email+websurfing. Please keep in mind that a 5 year old computer can only be upgraded in a very limited way. With new computers in $450-600 price range, including a new OS, there is little point in spending a heap of $$$ on an old system.