Screen redraw prob CS3-sometimes crash

Nothing open but Bridge and Photoshop-CS3
If I open more than two large files (30-40mb in size) and I try to drag the images around the screen, it will hang or not finish redrawing the image in it's new location. Sometimes it will crash PS.
XP Pro-Dual processor-4 gig rams-7900GS/256mb video card
Dell 30" WFP monitor.
Doesn't happen with CS2.
Is this a bug in CS3, or does it need more video ram?
Would a ram card with 512mb or more help--or a waste of $$?
Thanks
T.O.

Minimal stuff running. I watch that pretty closely.
But background items shouldn't be an issue, as it works fine with CS2 on the same machine and with the same images.
As a matter of fact, it's actually much smoother in CS2. Even with just a single image being moved around.
I found and tried the stuff listed in the Adobe Technote ID 331412-but there was no difference.
I see a lot of people are complaining about the same thing, as I do more research.
Since I have such a large monitor--30"-- I was wondering if the extra video ram would help.
Where do I go for video card experts?
Thanks all.
T.O.

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