Can't install Windows 7 or Windows 8

[KnightCharles]

I have had an issue with my computer recently where my whole computer will freeze up and I have to force boot it. When I try to turn it back on it would boot and freeze at the Windows screen and then turn black. After some tinkering and a new power supply I got a fresh Windows 7 install on it and it seemed to be working fine. Then (I'm guessing) about 2 or 3 weeks later it freezes up like last time and then when I went to boot again it freezes at the windows screen and goes black like last time. This time though I couldn't get Windows 7 (on a disk) or 8 (on a usb drive) to install. 7 kept freezing on completing installation and sometime on setting up registry and Windows 8 kept saying it couldn't create or find a partition (something like that). I have spent 2 days trying different "fixes" from here, and random places I found googling, and nothing has worked. I have tried changing things in my bios, updating my bios, unplugging my usb devices, and various things with command prompt and it has gotten me nowhere.

I was able to (before wiping my hard drive clean) boot into Windows 7 in safe mode. Both times I was able to use ubuntu on a disk to get my files backed up so I'm pretty sure my disk drive is fine and I have not had any issues with my hard drive. I ran Windows Memory Diagnostic and it found nothing. I'm really pretty puzzled as is my brother who has always been the family tech guy.

At this point I'm thinking about buying a new motherboard and crossing my fingers that it's the problem. I do graphics design and motion graphics and everyday my computer is down is days I'm losing money so for me it's pretty urgent I get it up and running again. If anyone can make suggestions I'll appreciate it. Thanks for your time.

Computer Specs:
CPU: INTEL I7-3770K 3.5 GHZ
RAM: 4 GB DDR3 PC3 (2 for 8gb ram)
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77-D3H
Graphics Card: Radeon HD 7850

 

[meows]

WOW, you have taken a flamethrower to the problem.
I can recommend what to do if the computer frequently freezes or completely halts. An easy way to determine if your computer is having a Hardware or Software problem in this situation is by pressing the Num Lock button on the keyboard and watching the Num Lock led to see if it turns off and on.
If you can get the light to turn off and on, press CTRL + ALT + DEL and End Task the frozen program. Otherwise, proceed through each of the follow sections in order.
Software related issue

A computer locking up or freezing is often is caused by software related issues. If you are encountering lockups when the computer is opening a particular program, make sure you have all the latest updates for it. You can find the latest updates for your software through the software developer or publisher.
Too many programs open

Each program or window you open on your computer takes some of the computers resources to keep it running. If you have too many programs open at one time, your computer may be low on resources, and as a result, is freezing. Try only running one program at a time to make sure your freezing is not being caused by multiple programs running at the same time.
Driver related issue

A computer lock up can also be caused by outdated or corrupted drivers. For example, if there is an issue that exists with your video adapter drivers, your computer could lock up.
First, make sure no errors exist in the Windows Device Manager by opening the Device Manager and verifying that no "Other Devices" are listed. You'll also want to check the device list to see if any of them have a yellow exclamation mark or red X next to them. If they do, you'll want to visit our page on identifying problems in Windows Device Manager.
Next, make sure you have the latest drivers for all major devices in your computer (video, sound, modem, and network).

Heat related issue

If the computer processor is getting too hot, it can cause the computer to freeze. If you have heard any abnormal noises coming from your computer recently, such as a high squealing, it could be an indication of a failing fan.
You can first start by verifying the fan on the power supply is working by examining the back of the computer and seeing if the fan is moving and moving smoothly. For the other fans in the computer, you have a few options. You can either open the computer and physically inspect them or, if the computer monitors the RPM of the fans, enter CMOS setup and make sure the BIOS does not report any errors.

I would suggest at this point, that being you have a empty hard drive, start a new install, a BRAND NEW install, Make like it is a new computer, reinstall all the Motherboard drivers etc, followed by windows.

PS:: Search for ERUNT and install it and make it run automatically at every boot.
It would have fixed your problem if it was software driven in 20 seconds.