Random BSOD while running some programs

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Lorenzo_1994

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I've been experiencing BSOD's frequently all while [in separate and sometimes simultaneously running the to be mentioned things](1)Scanning with MalwareBytes, (2)syncing "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" on Steam and finishing the sync
I've also had separate instances where chrome would show the "Aw Snap" message. My friends' diagnoses point to faulty RAM, GPU, Mobo or SSD.
I've only recently had my pc built (only this June, 2016) and the specs are as follows:
-MSI Geforce 980ti
-Intel i7-6700
-Gigabyte H170 -Gaming3
-8GB Kingston HyperX Fury
-128GB Kingston SSD (no HDD)

I ran the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool and it said I have memory problems and that I have to contact the manufacturer.
I know next to nothing in fixing computers, let alone faulty software (if ever it comes to that sort of problem), but I would like to isolate the problem and know if it really is a faulty RAM, as the diagnostic tool would suggest, or if it's some other problem.
Thanks!
Also, I would provide the error messages that pop out with the BSOD upon request. I've listed all of them so far.
 
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Lutfij
1| You forgot to state your PSU.
2| You didn't state your OS.
3| Is the ram a single stick of 8GB or a kit? If a single stick are you sure it's in the right slot?
4| If you suspect the ram then you should run memetst86 for at least 10 passes per stick per slot to determine the culprit.
5| You can't really say the SSD is at fault unless there is a concern that the PSU cannot deliver the right amount of power to all your components. It would also mean your installation of your OS is corrupt.
6| If this system is assembled at the shop and is under warranty you're best course of action is to take it to them to diagnose the problem since it's highly possible they will dishonor your warranty on grounds that you tampered with hardware.
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1| You forgot to state your PSU.
2| You didn't state your OS.
3| Is the ram a single stick of 8GB or a kit? If a single stick are you sure it's in the right slot?
4| If you suspect the ram then you should run memetst86 for at least 10 passes per stick per slot to determine the culprit.
5| You can't really say the SSD is at fault unless there is a concern that the PSU cannot deliver the right amount of power to all your components. It would also mean your installation of your OS is corrupt.
6| If this system is assembled at the shop and is under warranty you're best course of action is to take it to them to diagnose the problem since it's highly possible they will dishonor your warranty on grounds that you tampered with hardware.
 
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