Video cards for Dual 1.8Ghz G5

I'm wanting to upgrade my 64mb video card in my Dual 1.8Ghz G5.
What should I be looking for? Is the slot PCI or PCI-X?
Is there a difference between a "PC" card and a "Mac" card, or could I buy a card from, say, Newegg.com and install it in my G5?
Thanks very much for the help!

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