When overclocking game crashes first time then runs when started again

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whenever i overclock what ever game i run will crash when the game loads but when i start it up again it runs fine.
thoughts?
 

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An either overclocked CPU or GPU, if unstable wouldn't miraculously be stable the next time whatever game you ran is ok after a crash. Something else is going on.

If you're overclocking the CPU, try backing off memory speed a bit.
 

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evga ftw reference clock speeds. its run at +325 gpu offset +600 mem and 18 MV. a friend of mine set it up for stable 60fps for witcher.
 

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its totally stable temps never above 70 degrees F . good air flow. i posted stat in a reply to the thread
 

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gtx 970 ftw reference card means it runs at normal 970 speeds posted settings below