The colours are dodgy.. you need a better LCD screen (first glance)

Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22IN Widescreen LCD Monitor Black 1680X1050 3000:1 2MS VGA DVI-D HDCP
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=Samsung

Your memory also.. 1GB with all your awesome equipment!? I have 2GB on my laptop, and things are running alright (Windows XP Pro). I'm getting the feeling that Vista isn't the way to go yet, I would try and add external drivers to a Windows XP install.