KT3 Ultra video problem

After working fine for several months I've started having issues with my video card.  Running Win XP, I'll have a video lockup, which Windoze occasionally recovers from saying there was a device failure, or a reboot indicating a possible hardware failure on reboot.  The error message always blames the video driver.  I've tried 2 different cards -- an MSI G4 4400 and an ATI Radeon 7500 I bought just to test, with the same results.
The box has an XP 1800, it was overclocked just a wee bit to 137 FSB.  I've taken it down just now to see if that could be the problem, but I doubt it somehow.
I'm wondering if it might be a short of some kind.  The only brass stands I'm using match up fine with the screw holes in the motherboard, but I'm not using any insulating washers as the case instructions didn't call for any.  I'm assuming the screw holes on the motherboard are insulated, but the appear to be cased in metal.  Can anyone tell me if this or something else may be the problem?

Tragically I've still had no luck.  Considering I've tried 4 different sets of 4 in 1 drivers and had the EXACT same issue with each one I can't help but rule it out.  I'm going to try leaving the case open tonight on the absurd suspicion that it's actually a temp issue (still reads 38cpu/30chassis so it shouldn't be).  
I'm at a complete loss and would really appreciate any other suggestions.  I don't think there's a hardware failure.  I can't find any possible shorts on the board itself which would fit the symptoms.  Argh!

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