Display port connect to pc using imac as display.

hi guys i recently got the imac 27inch. i would like to know if i connect the display port from my pc to the imac, should i on the power for my imac too ?
as i was told that imac can use as a external monitor as long and connected to a display port form macbook or pc ?
Please help me thank you.

Hi Bryan,
have a look at these informations about the 'Target Display Mode' http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924
Be aware that to my knowledge there are still problems when using an ATI 5xxx graphics card in your PC as these still seem to be incompatible for the Target Display Mode.
Regards
Stefan

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