Well Makerz, I know my shit. I built the system. I am just checking to see if anyone else is experiencing any issues with Win7 and this game.
So to assist with your viewing pleasures:
I rolled back video drivers. (Did have the latest drivers from nvidia)
no other options for audio drivers.
Flashed the BIOS (it was 2 rev's behind).
It is an ASUS board, but they dont have any drivers for the MB.
CHanged settings in the game to all low.
Disabled the onboard nic and used an older broadcom 10/100 card. Enabled wireless (b/g).
tried a variety of screen resolutions.
Since it only happens with internet play I was leading more towards networking. I will keep tinkering. The game looks pretty fun.