What will a new/upgraded graphics card do for my Dual 1Ghz Quicksilver?

In hunting for a new graphics card I see all kinds of specs, features and benchmarks, but before layin' out $$$ for a Radeon 9800 I wonder if anybody can tell me exactly what benefit I'll get? I've seen nothing here or at xlr8yourmac or 2-pop or C|Net telling me what difference I'll actually SEE on my existing monitor simply by installing a new card.
1) I am not a gamer
2) I use Photoshop every day
3) I use iMovie HD a coupla times per week
4) I use Final Cut Pro 5 once or twice per month
The main thing I want to achieve is a more accurate "preview" of what the images/video will look like on client's TVs or monitors. As it is now, everything looks too dark on my monitor, so I'm over-brightening footage and images, which look washed-out when others view 'em.
I can't afford a new Intel Mac until mid-2009... but money spent today for a new Radeon might be smart for this G4/QS... but NOT if I also have to buy a new monitor. Thoughts? Suggestions?

A new card will give you more speed but won't change the image quality.. If you images are too dark, you may need to calibrate your monitor. It may also be due to different gamma settings for PCs and Macs.

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