Which CPU Socket for Vostro 1400?

I want to just build my Vostro 1400 with a Celeron then upgrade it myself later. Is this the correct CPU to buy?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=01174G22

Name: 32BIT MPU BX80537T7500 2.20G 4MB SLA44
Part #: BX80537T7500

I have heard alot of sockets (P/M/479) and I want to be sure before I buy this.

 

I think it's Socket P. Definitely not Socket M. And I think anything in the T7xxx series will work.

So to answer the question, yes, that processor will work.

 

Thank you.

 

Is the T7700 worth upgrading from T7500 for $85?

 

IMO no, unless you do REALLY CPU intensive task like compiling/number crunching, encoding or serious photoshoping.

I would pocket the money/donate it or put it towards more memory or a faster hard drive.

 

There is absolutely no point in ordering a Celeron and upgrading to a Core 2. You can only get a Celeron with the base configuration (Celeron M520, 1GB, 24x CD ROM, Vista basic, 80GB HDD) , at current pricing without coupons it is $549. But if you get their best configuration for $829 (additional $280) you get a T7300 processor, 2GB RAM, DVD Burner, Vista Business and 160GB HDD as upgrades . That processor you have linked alone costs USD 273 !!!

 

the problem is that Dell Canada charges CA$1384 for a T7300 processor, 2GB RAM, DVD Burner, Vista Business and 160GB HDD as upgrades vs. US$829 in Dell US. almost US$600 more expensive than Dell US excluding extra 8% more tax.

 

most Canadian buyers got huge rip-off if buying higher configured Dell laptop from Dell Canada, unless you got those special coupon or half price discount. this a main reason to buy basic model and upgrade in aftermarket for Canadian buyers.

 

Ya also in the pre-made configs I can't even pick a T7300 only the T7100.

 

use this link you could get T7300: http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cabsdt1&l=en&oc=N1400CV_R_E