125W Processors + PSU

[Zamotox]

So I am revamping the desktop computer I built a while ago, and next in line is my processor/fan case fans and such. If there is anything I know least about, it's Power Supplies and so I wanted to make sure I know how much watts I can and can not supply.

I'm using a 550W 12V Powersupply This
I also use a Zotac 9800 GeForce GTX 512 which I know is a power-hungry card.
I use one 120gb Harddrive and one CD-Drive, and 3gb of ram (512mbx2 2gb x1)
and five case fans (80mm x3 120mm x2)
I'm also using an 89W CPU atm.

My question is, with a rough estimation how much of my powersupply am I using and would I be able to push it by adding a 125W processor? I need to know if I should only be looking at 89W processors for upgrades or if I can go up to a 125W one. thanks!

 

[Mez]

=] im guessing your using AMD. But to answer your question, yes you can move up to 125W processors if your motherboard supports them. That PSU will run it fine.

 

[Zamotox]

awesome thanks what do I look for in motherboard specs to see if they support a 125W processor? Or as long as the socket types match will it be fine?

 

[fade2green514]

from what i've heard the motherboard needs to support the capacitor types or something with AMD rigs, in order to upgrade to a higher wattage processor. not sure how to check it though, it's AMD.

and as for the power supply i agree, i'm using a 600 watt rosewill that i had running dual 4850's stable. i returned one to best buy though, since i really don't need it.

 

[smoothjk]

PSU-wise, you should be fine, but I'm not 100% sure about your motherboard. What kind is it? Some wont' support 125W processors.