Upgrading Mac Pro Graphics

Currently, I own a Mac Pro 2, 1 with 2x 3 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors, 4 GB of memory (which I soon plan to double- making it 8 GB), a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics card, and a 30" Apple Display.
I want to start playing a few games which the NVIDIA obviously can't seem to handle. I also want to increase my computer's performance in After Effects and Final Cut Pro.
What would be my best option when upgrading my graphics card? Should I replace it or add an additional card? Thank You for your help.

I'm looking to upgrade my video card, as well, but from a Nvidia 8800GT.
I've yet to upgrade much hardware on the Mac Pro so I'm a little new to this, can I get any ATI 4870, pop it in, and expect it to work? I ask because I see ATI Radeon 4870's on Newegg for like half of the price of the ones on Apple's site.
Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150436&cmre=ATI_4870-_-14-150-436--Product
Apple: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB999ZM/A
Thanks in advance!

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