Cables for Mac Pro (Late 2013)

I am in transition from Mac Pro 2010 to Mac Pro 2013. Now I'm planning what kind of cables I'm going to need and where to buy them. I've got 2 Epson printers, USB keyboard, 2 30" Cinemas, USB EyeTV adapter, FireWire camera and perhaps two other USB and FW devices which I can't think of right now.
I'm planning to buy 2 expensive Apple Mini Display Port to Dual Link DVI Adapters, Thunderbolt or USB to USB Daisy chain adapter, Thunderbolt to FW adapters. I have no USB 3 devices. Also, perhaps, I need several Thunderbolt, USB and FW cable extensions.
I would like to have your opinions and recommendations.

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