Newegg has the msi n460gtx Hawk 1gb on sale for $159 after rebate right now (which is cheaper than the $175AR I paid for my Cyclone version):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127518
According to techpowerup this thing is seriously quiet...
I researched the I-Inc branded model before, and according to this review the power supply may not be as efficient. I ended up going with the HannsG. Note: on my HannsG unit, the base came separately in the box and I had to attach it to the monitor.
Nice photo in the LCD setup thread, jamesman32. Did you peel off the "HDMI 1080p" sticker, or did it come that way? What's the manufacture date of your monitor? Mine came from Amazon and has a March 09 date.
I'd like to see how you have the Sammy and HannsG set up. I tried putting my 22" Sammy (vertically oriented) next to my HannsG, but the two of them together just overwhelmed my desk. So I'm just using the HannsG for now. :(
Most reviewers agree that the factory settings on the Hanns.G are crap, so I guess you just have to play with them until you find one that you like. Maybe you'd like the x-contrast feature, I didn't but then again I don't like my screen as bright as you from what it sounds like. Good luck...
Yeah, I was thinking more of a $30 graphics card than one that costs as much as my monitor. :D
My $25 Gigabyte 4350HD card drives my 27.5" Hanns.G just fine, and I'm not looking to spend more than that as I am not a gamer. :p