Trouble installing windows

[Wintlock]

on my most recent build im having trouble installing an OS at all onto the machine. so far i have attempted to use a USB stick to install windows with the installation tool from the Microsoft website. i have also tried to use Ubuntu on a USB. i have followed several tutorials, re-seated the CPU and ram. the only thing i haven't yet done is use different drives. i have tried using different USB sticks and i keep getting fail messages from windows. and the time i attempted to install Ubuntu it froze to the point i had to turn off the power supply. I have no clue what I should try next or if I i have a dead part somewhere.

any advice is appreciated 

 

[Slottr]

Your drive is probably on the verge of death, from the sounds of it