Will X1900 support a DVI to comp cable

I have a spare HD tv, and I would like to hook up my mac pro to the HDTV. I looked on line, and I saw a DVI to Comp cable.
http://sewelldirect.com/DVI-to-Component-Adapter-Cable-10ft.asp
I looked at the X-1900 from ATI and I thought it could support the card. has anyone tryed doing this before? or is there another way to hook up my HD to my mac? I do not have a HDMI connection on my HD, only component.
Thanks
Message was edited by: Alon Eliav

DVI to HDMI - as to the X1900, it 'should' (I know the 8800GT works).

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