Is it possible to use any nvidia 8800GT in my Mac Pro?

Hi,
I have a 1st gen Mac Pro, with PCIe slots. Is it possible to use any 8800GT or do i have to get one from the apple webshop. This upgrade hasn`t come to Norway yet, but i`ve found some other great 8800GT`s. I don`t see why i can`t buy a MSI 8800GT (as long as it`s PCIe and not 2.0).
What do you think? Please help me.. =/

Thanks for the replies.
Thats a real shame, though. The Upgrade kit cost the equivalent of $475 in Norway. Thats insane for a $170 graphics card. I found one computer store that had it listed at about $355, which i find strange. How could another computer store sell apple hardware cheaper then the official apple reseller?
I find this whole situation frustrating. I can't buy from nvidia.com either as the taxes and stuff would likely end up in the $200 area. For once i wish i lived in the US.
Thanks for the help. =)

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