New Computer Randomly Freezes

[crashed29]

I just finished building a new computer for a client, and it was quickly returned to me for repair. The machine is randomly freezing when routine tasks are performed, but not at others. For instance, I launched 100 browser windows and 100 excel windows, all running at the same time and everything worked fine. But, I might put a cd in and launch a browser window and it will crash. But, I might try it again and it will work fine. I have tried a fresh formatted reinstall of all software and the same problem comes up again. Below is a list of the specs for the machine. I have also tried running some benchmarking software, everything checks out fine as well. I am pretty much desperate at this point.

Specs include:
amd 2600+
512 MB DDR 2800 RAM
"Elite Group" socket A mobo
300 W Power supply/case
geforce 2 32MB graphics
floppy drive

windows 2000 pro
office 2000
Norton '03

Please help!!

 

[viol8ion]

Have you tried testing the RAM?

Do you have latest drivers, from mfg website, not disc, for all hardware?

Those would be the first 2 places I would check... if a W2K system is totally freezing, then it is hardware related, not software.

When in doubt, deny all terms and defnitions.

http://www.wuli.com

 

[crashed29]

Mixed up the chanels to plug in IDE cables. Had HD in 2 and CD in 1. Runs much better now.