Good video card?

[michaelb15]

I am looking at getting a new video card within the next month or so. I have about $150 to spend (at the most). I am thinking the best deal will probably be off of Ebay. (which is where I get most my computer stuff)

Right now I am thinking of getting a Nvidia GTS 450, with 1 gb of ddr5. (probably an overclocked version)

I really like Nvidia, and really don't want to get ATI... just... not happening..

Currently I have a Nvidia Geforce 8600GT.

I think the GTS 450 is a good combination of price/peformance, but I do want to get a card that will last me at least as long as this Geforce 8600 has (at least 4-5 years)

So would the 450 be a good choice?

 

[Su8tle]

Sounds like a good choice for your price range. Which is on the lower end.

 

[michaelb15]

Sounds like a good choice for your price range. Which is on the lower end.

Well I was thinking more on the lines of the geforce 250 but I think thats a little on the low end.

(but even that is better then my current 8600GT)

I am looking at the 450 and it seems to be much better then the 250, and it overclocks very well.