Graphics card upgrade from GeForce 6800 Ultra...

Can anyone help me out?
I'm working in Final Cut Studio(FCS 2 in a few weeks wooo!!), Photoshop, AE7, Logic, etc. I'm on a Dual 2.7 G5 w/ 8GB SDRAM. I currently have the GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL card w/ a 23" CinemaHD display.
I've read a few posts saying that this card is pretty good, however I feel that my system still chugs a bit sometimes, depending on the application I'm in. I've read about the XT 800, ATI radeon 1900, and some others. In my system profiler, it says that I have an AGP bus, so I understand compatibiltiy is an issue, I just don't have an expansive knowledge of graphics displays/setups.
While I'm still not quite in the market for an 8core, I would still like to max my graphics speed and efficiecy on my current setup. Keep in mind I am close to purchasing a second 23" display as well.
Those things in mind, can somebody educate me a bit on alternatives/upgrades/options? Although price is always an issue, I would like to exhaust ALL avenues for this situation.
I'm also anticipating CS3, and new Motion 3 w/3D space to chug my system, so anything I can do to combat this would help.
Sorry about lack of graphics knowledge, ANY help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks, Zack

Too add to Mike's response, here are some links to tests with both the 6800 Ultra and the X800:
http://barefeats.com/radx800.html
http://barefeats.com/radx850.html
Note that the second link contains info on the OEM X850 as well as the retail X800, so read the graphs carefully!

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