2.26 8 core with GeForce GT 120 & dual 30" ACD, what to do?

I'm almost getting the new 2.26 with the standard GeForce GT 120 card, now I need to use dual 30" with the new machine & I'm currently using the dual 30" setup with my 1st generation 2.66 quad with GT8800 & everything running smoothly. How I can do the same setup ?
1. Can I install my GT 8800 card (1st generation) in my new 2.26 early 2009?
2. Can I add another GeForce GT 120 so I can connect each monitor individually to cards?
3. Buy the dual link mini display adapter & use only GeForce GT 120? (I don't like adapter idea)
I need your advise for this & I'll be using the system for photography (aperture)
Message was edited by: alieriffai

I'm almost getting the new 2.26 with the standard GeForce GT 120 card, now I need to use dual 30" with the new machine & I'm currently using the dual 30" setup with my 1st generation 2.66 quad with GT8800 & everything running smoothly. How I can do the same setup ?
1. Can I install my GT 8800 card (1st generation) in my new 2.26 early 2009?
No. You would need the 8800 made for the 2008 Mac Pro.
2. Can I add another GeForce GT 120 so I can connect each monitor individually to cards?
Yes, but some operations are faster if both displays use the same card.
3. Buy the dual link mini display adapter & use only GeForce GT 120? (I don't like adapter idea)
That should be best.

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