Dont buy the 450's...
As a rule of thumb for Nvidia cards..
x20 series = utter rubbish, just for watching vids and perhaps playing sims >.<
x30 series = just as bad as x20
x40-50 = A bit better bit doesnt support specific hardware benefits.
x60 = a cost effective but strong series of cards with most hardware benefits. Quiet when fully loaded usually.
x80+ = the best there is with all hardware benefits, sounds like a space shuttle taking off when fully loaded but hey :P
So go for a 1GB 460. Not much of a price difference over the 450, and you will be happier.
What would you suggest I get then that is around the price of a 450?
Dont buy the 450's...
As a rule of thumb for Nvidia cards..
x20 series = utter rubbish, just for watching vids and perhaps playing sims >.<
x30 series = just as bad as x20
x40-50 = A bit better bit doesnt support specific hardware benefits.
x60 = a cost effective but strong series of cards with most hardware benefits. Quiet when fully loaded usually.
x80+ = the best there is with all hardware benefits, sounds like a space shuttle taking off when fully loaded but hey :P
So go for a 1GB 460. Not much of a price difference over the 450, and you will be happier.
What would you suggest I get then that is around the price of a 450?
price vs performance...get a 460 as Dabs suggested. safe bet.