Videocard frequently freezing when iTunes is playing

When i play music in iTunes, it freezes my videocard every 2 or 3 seconds... I cant watch movies(in any other program than iTunes) or play games while i'm listening to music. This was not a problem with the previous version of iTunes. Right now im using the 7.0.1.8 version. Its not due to the computers hardware, because its made for videoediting and got some of the newest and best hardware.
Zepto 4200 Windows XP 5G Ipod 30gb
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