modchip help

[superdude]

I had a magic 3.1 installed about 3 weeks ago, all seemed ok, games loaded after a couple of resets. Then I stared playing original timesplitters2 i link with my friend game wouldnt load finally started after 10 resets but while playing i heard clicking sounds.Day after i played again game wont read at all either will any game just clicking sounds. must b the chip, anyone agree? If so what should i get. Apple or Messiah2