What is OCP-TRIPPED?
OCP-TRIPPED is a critical-severity power supply unit (PSU) problem. The resource has shut down because one of the components (often the GPU) is drawing more current than the cable/branch can handle. It's also often linked to short circuit in wiring. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- Huge current spikes (Transient spikes) in powerful GPUs
- Short circuit in wiring
- Too many devices on one branch
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Use two separate PCIe cables for graphics (do not use pigtails)
Use two separate PCIe cables for graphics (do not use pigtails) resolves the majority of OCP-TRIPPED cases on its own, making it the logical starting point.
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Replace the power supply with a higher-power model
If the problem isn't fully resolved yet, the remaining steps rule out the less frequent psu instability triggers.
Commands & Diagnostics
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Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of OCP-TRIPPED is huge current spikes (Transient spikes) in powerful GPUs, though short circuit in wiring and too many devices on one branch also show up in our reports.
The fastest fix is "Use two separate PCIe cables for graphics (do not use pigtails)". Only move on to the later steps if OCP-TRIPPED keeps coming back.
Treat OCP-TRIPPED as urgent — it's flagged critical severity, meaning repeated occurrences risk data loss or hardware damage.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves OCP-TRIPPED without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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