2 monitors+1 video projector: do i need 2 graphic cards?

I m about to buy a new graphic card for my G5: i d like to use 2 monitors (extended desk) + 1 video projector:
- has anybody successfully done that with their PowerPC G5 and did it actually work?
- do i really need 2 graphic cards?
Which card(s) should i get for ultimate result?
(AquaDB kindly sent me this list but i m clueless http://www.jcsenterprises.com/Japamacs_Page/Blog/4B4B7BA2-7ABB-47F1-87AC-B03D379 42BEE.html)
Thank you for your experiences.

Most G5 cards will support 2 monitors on one card, depending on resolution of th Monitors, but it depends what connections the Monitors/Projectors have... running 2 Monitors plus a projector would require 2 Graphic cards.
Power Mac G5: Display Compatibility
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2707?viewlocale=en_US
http://support.apple.com/kb/sp96

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