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Upgrading Dell v400c processor !

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AMDGAMER

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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?
 
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!
 
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.
 
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