Windows 7 64bit on MacPro (2008) Freezes randomly - audio in skype.

MacPro 2008 -
2x8800GT.
4 hard drives
10.6.2
Windows 7 (seperate Drive)
I am having these problems - I have noticed similar problem thoughout the forum and the web but not exactly the same and wondering if anyone has any ideas. I initially thought it could be a power problem - but surely the power pack can handle the above... Or possibly dodgy hard drive? (but it sounds fine...)
What is the power rating on the mac pros ( I read 1000W max somewhere!? )
List of issues.
1. Totally Random Freezes. Can happen any time. lots open or nothing open. Complete freeze - no mouse. no Ctrlalrdel - have to hard reboot. Oddly sound still plays fine - streaming or itunes for example
2. Mouse Freezes - up to 2 mins then comes back to life
3. Audio does not work in Skype. Speakers or the microphone through a logitech webcam... they work fine in windows ( the gain bars show up fine )
Some abstraction layer problem?

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