Updating the Graphics Card...

I have a new iMac 20-inch 2.4Ghz.
It comes with an ATI RadeonHD 2600. Is there any possible way to upgrade/replace it? Even if it meant taking it into a local apple store to get technical support. People say that the 24-inch is somehow upgradable, but why not the 20-inch?
Thanks, Ryan Mckenzie

NCPhotoguy wrote:
The easy way to upgrade your graphics card is to return your iMac and get a Mac Pro.
Then you can upgrade to your hearts content.
Unfortunately not really. I don't think there are any after-market graphics cards for the Mac Pro yet.... only the choice of three when you buy.  
Hopefully some will come on the market sooner or later.
mrtotes

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