Adapter for extended desktop

Hi there, I am new to this forum, so I hope I am asking this in the right place.
I just bought an Intel iMac and have kept my old 17inch studio display monitor (ADC). I would like to have an extended desktop, but I am confused as to what type of adapter I need to buy for this.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I'd be tempted to sell the 17" Apple Display on to a PowerMac owner (who no doubt have old graphics cards lying around with ADC connectors on) and use that money towards a new display which can be taken with you to all future Mac purchases.
kind regards
mrtotes

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