Can the 4870 run the dvi and mini display port simultaneously???

basically id like to get a dvi to hdmi converter and use plex on my mac pro, but i also have an apple cinema display connected via mini display port,
are there any problems to me using both outputs on the graphics card?

thank you martin!! i can go ahead with my plans then

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