Dual Monitor HDMI and DVI

I bought a new Mac Mini. I have a Moshi Thunderbolt to HDMI connector and an HDMI to DVI Connector. I want to use one monitor connected to the Thunderbolt and the other to the DVI. When I do this, the DVI Screen works fine but the Thunderbolt one cuts in and out.
Any ideas how to do this or do I need both to be DVI?

Sorry,
The problem above is solved for me.
With thanks to Joseph.( See discussion Mac Mini 1 feb. 2013.)
Mac mini minidisplay port------>Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual Link (24+1) female ------>
------->DVI-D Dual Link (24+1) to HDMI-------->HDMI port of HP w2207h
Resolution : Best quality.
SY Han

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