Mini-Display or DVI

I just bought a new Mac Pro and I have a samsung SyncMaster 2253bw display that uses DVI, I have it plugged into the DVI port on the back of the tower. Is that what I should be using OR should I be using the mini-display port to DVI adapter? Sorry if that's a dumb question that has already been answered, but I did search and couldn't find anything conclusive in the Mac Pro forums. Thanks!

Thanks for that link! That brings up an interesting question though from what I read. If I go into my "about this system" window and click on graphics/display my syncmaster says that my pixel depth is 32-bit color, so is it safe to assume that what I see on-screen is in 32-bit color? I ask because I am a serious photographer and color correction is very important. I also have never had a dvi and two other mini display ports. I have always had a macbook pro with just a dvi out.
Thanks for your help!

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