K430 Graphics running AutoCAD?

I recently bought a K430 primarily for CAD modeling. I had thought the graphics (AMD 7750) card would easily handle at least 2D modeling, but have had it fail, then recover, about a dozen times in the last two days while running AutoCAD 2013 Architecture.
As 2D modeling does not seem particularly stressfull for it, I am thinking there might be something I'm missing, rather than it's simply not powerful enough.
So far as the Catalyst AMD software says, all the drivers are up to date. Any ideas???

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
Microsoft has pledged to support Windows XP till the year 2014 !
So no need worrying.
I also would suggest XP over Vista since it is not as 'resource-hungry' than Vista.
Have Fun
Stefan

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