MacPro- monitor suggestion

hello, i just got my new macpro and want to hook up my 2 older dell monitors with dual-link DVI connections. they work fine so i'd rather not get new monitors if possible. the question is since the macpro comes with 1 dual-link DVI and 2 Mini DisplayPort outputs. what is the best way to set up these monitors, given i have only 1 dual-link DVI port? if i get an adapter will it be as good as going with 2 new monitors that have mini-display ports? what set up do others have? thanks much.

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
VGA monitors are analog. The image quality is much better on a DVI or Mini DisplayPort monitor. A decent Samsung 24" with DVI will cost aroud $250 at most. There are Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapters available too.

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