Persistent problem with new computer

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Gawd
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Msi k8n neo4
Athlon 64 3000
Gforce 6600 gt
1gig pc3200 (mushgin) ( 2x512)
80 gig Seagate hard drive. SATA http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/productdetails.asp?submit=property&item=22-148-040
Benq 1620 dvd-rw
Put this computer together about a month ago, had problem after problem. Mostly errors trying to install windows. Like it saying a file cannot be loaded, or a file is corrupted. Usually its file ntkrnlmp.exe cannot be loaded. Error code 7. Sometimes it will say a file is corrupted. When I do get it to start installing windows it acts like its having problems reading the cd, will say it cannot copy a file (I can trick it into doing it by hitting enter a bunch or putting another winxp cd in) when xp does get installed it would show the xp symbol and go to the setup where I can finally use the mouse, then get more errors. I also fail mem tests. But the ram is good
Tried ram 1 stick at a time, ram from my current computer (pc2100 2x256), tried another cd rom. (both of them work on my other comp) tried winxp home, winxp pro, winxp pro corporate. (all work on my other computer) tried a non sata hard drive. Tried different power supply.
I have the D-bracket2 but its no help telling me whatsup.

What are some more things I can do to troubleshoot? Ram in wrong slots? Using a different socket for something? Any ideas? Could it be the CPU? A problem that allows it to function but not communicate very well or something? The only thing I can think of is buying another cpu, but I want to see if anyone might have an idea before I do that.
i noticed on k8n neo4's specs it says athlon 64 3500+ or something like that. anyone runing it with a 3000?
 
make sure its not a "burned" backup cd for installing windows. Use the original one.

Also, I would suggest when installing windows, install it with your CD drive, your proccie, your PSU, your vid card and 1 stick of ram. Once its installed, add the sound card, lan card, etc. Disable everything extra in the BIOS (onboard lan/sound/firewire/usb/etc) just in case.
 
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