Upgrade card recommendation for my Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz Dual

Hello Folks,
I have a Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz Dual that came with a nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 64 MB graphics card.
QUESTION:
Has anyone here upgraded the Graphics Card ( nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 64 MB ) from their "Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz Dual"?
If yes, how was your experience doing this? Do you like your new graphics card?
Which 3 cards would be good upgrades on this system?
I am looking for a little more graphics power.
G5 1.8 GHz Dual   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

Thanks for the reply Edwin.
The ATI X800 XT is a nice card. I little high on price, but it is awesome.
What are the best reputable places to buy cards like this at the best prices possible?

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