MSI R6870 (2PM2DIGD5) dual-screen capabilities.

Good afternoon. I am having some issues with my graphics card, which I was hoping someone here could help out with.
I decided upon a new system a few days ago, and seeing how the R6870 is a very nice card for a very nice price I decided upon that one, also keeping in mind the option to expand later in life using Xfire. I've been building my own systems since I was 12 so naturally I decided upon that. Preferring to spend an hour assembling the system over waiting two weeks for someone else to get around to it.
The issue is as follows: DVI port 2 does *not* give off a signal (bottom one when the card is built in). Not even during bootup.
The setup:
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MoBo: MSI G70A-G54
CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 (2.8Ghz)
GPU: MSI R6870 2PM2DIGD5
PS: Coolermaster SilentProM 700W
Both screens are connected with a dvi-vga adapter
The system is a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.
What I've tried:
1. I swapped the cables around. Whatever screen is on port 1 works flawlessly.
2. Updated the drivers.
3. Booted in safe mode.
4. Went to the shop and got myself a new graphics card (same type).
What I suspect:
1. The card is not capable of running two screens through a dvi-vga convertor? (would be pretty sad for a brand new card)
2. It needs to be connected to the power supply using seperate cables for both of it's connectors? Is it that big of a drain on power? Could this be the cause of my problems?
Is there anyone here that has had similar issues, or knows someone that had, and has a solution for me? All the shops are closed for now, but if this isn't fixed by monday I'm afraid I'm going to have to go for a different brand, this is getting really annoying.
Hoping for a quick reply,
-- M.

Not the perfect testing setup, but currently have the card running in a windows vista 64bit machine. It also has an MSI Mobo and a Phenom CPU. Just slightly older types.
I can get dual screen on this setup, but only if the second port is connected WITHOUT a dvi-vga convertor. Two VGA monitors still doesn't work which makes me think this is something that just doesn't work with this card.
The crashing problem could not be simulated.
I'm severely tempted to just exchange the graphics card for a different type, unless anyone has a better suggestion?

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