Graphics card replacement: PCI-X or AGP? What's the best GPU out there?

Hi everyone,
I want to upgrade 2 Dual G5 (2.0 and 2.5 GHz, both Dual Processors, not the newer Dual Core). Mactracker says that both have 1 AGP and 3 PCI-X Slots. Currently both Macs have the stock ATI Radeon 9600 XT with 128 MB VRAM in the AGP-Slot.
Now I'm wondering which replacement GPU gives the best "bang for buck" and whether I should go with an AGP or PCI-X model? I don't need 4 monitors so the old GPUs will be removed. What do you think is the fastest available GPU for these G5?
Thanks a lot!
Björn

Hi-
The ATI X800XT or the Geforce 6800 Ultra are the two top guns in OEM graphics cards for 8x AGP G5's. This page shows relevant data and performance of the top performance cards that have been available for the G5.
However, all are very hard to find, with OEM cards bringing a premium price. Flashed PC cards (converted to Mac ROM) of equivalent spec/family, will operate as a true Mac card, though none will have ADC ports.
The top gun of all the 8x AGP cards that can be used in the G5, is the Geforce 7800 GS.
These cards are available on eBay, or you can flash your own, using the tools/resources at The Mac Elite.

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