Aperture + ATI 5770 upgrade

Will I see a significant improvement in Aperture 3.1 by upgrading the graphics card in my 2008 MacPro to the ATI 5770 from the currently installed ATI 2600?
More specifically, when working with RAW images using adjustment brushes and presets.
Thanks.

Or the 5870 though those aren't shipping until late December now.
There are half a dozen articles on Barefeats I put in one reply:
http://discussions.apple.com/messageview.jspa?messageID=12370032&stqc=true
I'd do it regardless just to get off the 2600.
Where is Aperture now?
What are you using for system boot drive?
Those two can also help make a difference.
Would a Quadro 4000 make a difference with its 2GB VRAM?

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