Mac Pro and 3 monitors??

guys:
Back again for more of your expertise. I am on a Mac Pro (2009 early) running OSX 10.6.2, 2.66 Ghz Quad processor, 8 GB RAM, with an ATI Radeon HD 4870 video card and 512 MB VRAM.
I currently run two monitors, one being an Eizo CG222W and the other being a cheapie NEC AS191WM.
I want to get a Wacom Cintiq monitor for retouching work. (I am a photographer)
So finally, the question...can I run all three at once or do I need plug and unplug the Cintiq as needed? I am assuming I need to install another video card. I can't run 3 monitors off of one video card...can I?
Any recommendations? Any warnings about what I am intending to do? The Mac Pro has the ability to add another video card, doesn't it?
I don't know if processing power of the Mac Pro has anything to do with running monitors but if so, does the specs of my machine have the power to do the job of three monitors?
As always, a big thanks in advance for your help and info!!
Matt the shooter

I understand it is best to stay with the same brand for installing another video card
Yes, for Boot Camp, but OSX is fine with mixed brands.
but then I just read a post that stated there isn't enough power to run two Radeon ATI 4870 cards in a Mac Pro.
True, but you could add a NVIDIA GeForce GT 120
<http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC002ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA5OQ&mco=MTA4MzU2MzE>
I'd like to run the Cintiq for retouching, the Eizo with the Photoshop tool palette and the NEC to have anything like Mail or Calendar open so I can handle appointments while I retouch. It that possible with two cards?
It should work, but you may want to ask in a Photoshop forum to be sure. It may be necessary for all Photoshop windows to use the same card.

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