Single or double wide/high for graphic cards?

High everyone,
What is better in regards to graphic cards for MacPro 2006 (model 1.1). Double or single wide/high? I am about to purchase an Nvidia 8800GT and don't know if I should choose the "flatter" or "thicker" one. The "thicker" one would obviously take up two spaces in the 1st PCI-E slot and the "thinner" one would not. They both have the double DVI ports I was looking for. Is there a difference in performance?
Rio

Hi hatter,
I had the ATI 5770 but seemingly it did not support Quartz Extreme (whatever that is) and I failed to notice that it did not provide two DVI ports (I don't like the mini port) and it only "officially supports" Snow Leopard. I returned it to Apple.
I understand where you are coming from regadring the Nvidia 8800 GT card choices via ebay. According to their description, some are listed as New items. Their description also mentions that they work for Tiger and up. Are you suggesting that the sellers are giving false info and that the cards may all be "flashed"? I was about to "click" the "Buy Now" button on one of the items but decided to seek last minute advice via this forum. Now I'm unsure as to what to do...
You also mention that Apple never made "double wide" 8800 GT. That means that the "flatter" 8800 GT card should work fine in my MacPro?
PS: What is the difference between a single and double wide graphics card?
If I may bring some humour to the situation, I feel I'm kind of "stuck" between a "rock" and a "hard place", i.e., ATI 5770 that doesn't seem to suit some Appps in my MacPro and which Nvidia 8800 GT "could" work for me?!?
I'll probably need to take a "risk" with some choice of cards within a day or two.
Anyway, thanks for your input The hatter.
Rio

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