Overload Protection

Overload protection (OP) allows the PSU to detect when the power load exceeds its current rating, and then enforces a shutdown in order to prevent damage to itself.

See Also

• 80 Plus
• Voltage Switch
• Coil Whine
• Overvoltage Protection

Read More

• Test a PSU with a Paperclip.
• PSU Dictionary: Learning the Basics of PSU Specs.

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