Which video card to get for my late 2005 Dual 2.0 G5

Sorry if this has been answered in others posts. I have been a bit confused on what card I should be getting for my G5.
I have a late 2005 model (last generation of the PPC) and it came with a 6600LE PCIe 128mb card.
I would like to get a better video card (256 or 512) but I don't want to break the bank. I read about the ATI x1900 but I wasn't sure what the differences were between the two versions. There seems to be an x1900 MAC edition and an x1900 XT. Can someone let me know which card I need and whether or not there are other choices that might be cheaper.
Thanks.

I recently purchased an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro PC & Mac edition and installed it in a PowerMac G5 2.0 DP to power a 30" Apple Display ... installed easily and worked perfectly. It was $186.98 at Amazon, but is currently unavailable there; $204.99 at Small Dog. Here is the detailed description:
+"Maximize your creative potential and gaming experiences with ATI's Radeon 9600 PRO PC & Mac Edition, the first hybrid 256 MB, ultra-high resolution graphics card for both Power Mac and PC users.The Radeon 9600 PRO PC & Mac Edition is a perfect upgrade for design professionals and gamers who demand exceptional graphics performance. The Radeon 9600 PRO PC & Mac Edition delivers stunning 3D capabilities at an incredible price for both Mac OS X and Windows XP users with AGP-based systems.The Radeon 9600 PRO PC & Mac Edition provides the most up-to-date display support, powering the market's latest, digital flat panel monitors and dual-link DVI ultra high-resolution flat panel monitors, including Apple's 30-inch Cinema HD Display (2560 X 1600 resolution). Equipped with ATI's breakthrough dual-link DVI output and support, the Radeon 9600 PRO PC & Mac Edition offers Power Mac and PC users the output capability and performance needed to maximize their design and gaming experiences."+

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