New Computer Keeps Crashing Randomly

HxRosa

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Hi, I recently built a new computer for my brother with my old parts. I installed windows and such, but even before that it was crashing randomly. After windows installed, I started to install chrome/steam/blizzard/geforce, and it crashed. It just keeps crashing randomly. Any ideas? Maybe overheating? All of the parts are fine, as I used them for a different computer a while back and the motherboard is brand new. Thanks

Specs:
asus 970 strix oc
amd fx 8350
evga 500b
nzxt s340
16 gb corsair vengeance
stock cpu cooler
Gigabyte GA 78LMT Am3+

I can also try reseating the cpu, sometimes that works.
 

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what board do you recommend for the fx 8350? preferably matx, but I can fix a larger board. Also, would stock cooler work on this new board? Thanks.

Also what about a new cooler and not a new board?
 

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ty for quick responses. whats your favorite 8350 compatible mobo?
 

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Just wondering, would this motherboard work? I have prime and I need to finish this build soon. Thanks https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-6Gbps-Socket-Motherboards-GA-970A-DS3P/dp/B00CX4MUCC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505955385&sr=1-2&keywords=am3+motherboard