Ummm.....yep. I had updated Mobo drivers, sound card drivers, and many others. But I had forgotten to update my graphics drivers. Shes running smooth as silk now.
Also updated all my Saitek drivers and unfortunately had to install the new SST software for the X-52. That means my old profiles are not compatible and I'll have to start recreating them this weekend.
Thanks for all the help. Hope to see ya all in the skies again soon.