Power supply · critical

How to fixOPP-TRIPPED

Overload protection (OPP) activated

What this error means

Overload protection (OPP) activated is a critical-severity power supply unit (PSU) issue. The total required system power exceeds the maximum power supply limit. It sometimes comes down to upgrade to a much more greedy CPU/GPU without changing the source. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Calculate the total consumption of the PC and buy a stronger source

Calculate the total consumption of the PC and buy a stronger source.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Limit the power limit (Power Target) in MSI Afterburner

Limit the power limit (Power Target) in MSI Afterburner.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Upgrade to a much more greedy CPU/GPU without changing the source
  • Incorrectly set power limits

Useful Windows tools

These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.

dxdiag