HT4664 Can I upgrade my ATI Radeon HD 2600?

Here are my specs.
Is it possible for me to upgrade my ATI Radeon HD 2600? I want to try out FCP X, Compressor and Motion also.
And if so what would be the best way to get my OS and graphics card up to speed? I appreciate yoiur reply. I'm also at Lion 10.6.8
Since I have other important software I haven't wanted to upgrade the OS but I will if I like the new FCP.
  Model Name:
Mac Pro
  Model Identifier:
MacPro3,1
  Processor Name:
Quad-Core Intel Xeon
  Processor Speed:
2.8 GHz
  Number Of Processors:
2
  Total Number Of Cores:
8
  L2 Cache (per processor):
12 MB
  Memory:
4 GB
  Bus Speed:
1.6 GHz
  Boot ROM Version:
MP31.006C.B05
  SMC Version (system):
1.25f4
Chipset Model:
ATI Radeon HD 2600
  Type:
GPU
  Bus:
PCIe
  Slot:
Slot-1
  PCIe Lane Width:
x16
  VRAM (Total):
256 MB

Hi thanks for responding.
I downloaded the 30 day trial version and it will not let me open FCP X. Everytime I attempt to open the trial version I get a message that says,
     "This system does not meet the minimum system requirements for graphics cards. For more information on      minimum system requirements, visit the Tech Specs page on the Final Cut Pro website."
When I look at the specs for FCP X, I don't see the ATI Radeon 2600 as a graphics card that can be used by FCP X. That's why I'm looking to upgrade, at least my graphics card for starters.

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