Photosop CS4 graphics card question

Hello,
I am looking into buying a new IMAC and was wondering about whether or not the graphics card that comes with it supports the new CS4 features. Does anyone know if the-
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO w/256MB card
-that comes with the IMAC supports all of the new features or would I need to upgrade?
The other card offered as an upgrade is the-
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS w/512MB GDDR3
I have not been able to find any specific information online
regarding whether or not these cards are supported.
The only information that I have found that was worth while said that the-
ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO w/256MB card
-works better with final cut pro, which is a concern for me since I also use FCP.
Any help would be appreciated.....Thanks!!!

I am a graphic artist and currently own a G4 desktop so it is time for a new machine. Knowing that the new creative suite will not work on my machine has motivated me to buy. My decision to choose the IMAC came about in many respects because of the 24 inch display. I'd rather have a larger display then have to use 2 monitors.
I have recently taken up video editing and also use final cut pro. I am aware that video work requires a more powerful machine in most cases. I do plan on upgrading the RAM to 4 gigs. In saying that, I do know that this may not substitute for a faster processor.
I have no experience with whether the IMAC can handle intensive video work so I appreciate those who have asked what it is I am using the machine for.
Buying the G5 desktop is a little out of my price range which is why I was considering the IMAC.
If anyone feels I am making a horrible mistake then by all means let me know.....
Also, thanks again for the links and all of the information.....

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Need a little help,
everytime i start cs4, it says "adobe photoshop cs4 now includes graphics card acceleration. we recomend you vist your video card manufacturers website and download and install latest drives.
I am running vista 64 bit and a ati radeon hd 4800 series card "4870 to be exact" and under properties it is 8.612.0.0, but when i follow the adobe link and it brings me to the site it has version 9.5?? i clicked update driver and it says its upto date, is this a problem, and why does it show this everytime photoshop starts?
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