Upgrade graphics card, or add second monitor?

I have an Aperture rebate that needs to be used by the end of this month, but what to spend it on?
I have a dual core 2.3 G5 PM with the stock 6600 graphics card. What would be the better choice, upgrade that graphics card (I have some questions on that, below) or add a second 20" ACD?
Questions on cards:
1. The Apple Store is offering two PCI-e cards that appear on the Aperture recommended list: the 7300GT and the X1900XT, but the store says that they're for the Mac Pro. Will they work in a PCI-e PM anyway, or are they really only for Intel boxes?
2. The 7300GT is cheaper than the 6600. Que?
Colour me unadventurous, but I don't really want to get into flashing cards, or buying unsupported cards (not that I could f=do that from Apple anyway.)
With respect to the second monitor route, anyone had any experience with two 20" ACDs and the 6600? Other than it may be a bit pants with Aperture, what is your experience?
I'm not an Aperture hard core user, in fact I've found it difficult to whip up much enthusiasm for using it at all until recently, so I don't need a killer card like the 4500.

As far as I know there is NO graphics card
upgrade for G5 towers in the Apple Store.
Thanks, that looks like a card upgrade from the store is a no-go then.
Radeon X800XT,
According to the store, that's AGP.
Looks like my options on the rebate are:
1. second monitor
2. Shure earphones to replace the cruddy ipod ones
3. do nothing and donate the money to Steve's retirement fund.
Not sure how well a second ACD would work with Aperture and my 6600, or whether I want to give Apple another CHF880. And I don't think Steve needs the money.

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Hi:
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depressed...........
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