What is OPP-TRIPPED?
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.
Common Causes
- Upgrade to a much more greedy CPU/GPU without changing the source
- Incorrectly set power limits
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Calculate the total consumption of the PC and buy a stronger source
Start with Calculate the total consumption of the PC and buy a stronger source — it clears the most frequent root cause behind OPP-TRIPPED in the majority of cases we've seen.
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Limit the power limit (Power Target) in MSI Afterburner
Where the fault comes back, look to the later steps — they're built around uncommon psu instability triggers.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade to a much more greedy CPU/GPU without changing the source accounts for the majority of OPP-TRIPPED reports; incorrectly set power limits come up less often but are documented.
"Calculate the total consumption of the PC and buy a stronger source" clears up most OPP-TRIPPED reports by itself. The remaining steps above cover what's left.
OPP-TRIPPED is rated critical severity in our database. It's worth acting on quickly rather than letting it recur.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves OPP-TRIPPED without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
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