Use iMac as secondary monitor for my PC(Windows)

Hi,
I have a PC running windows 7 and an iMac 27" i5 running OSX10.6.6.
I'd like to use my iMac as a secondary monitor for my PC (I still need some applications from my windows computer and I dont want to install windows on this beautiful mac).
Is that possible with the _Mini DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter_ on the apple store?
Sorry if it has been asked before, couldn't find it!
Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
No, that adapter will not help you accomplish your goal. It only works in one direction; mini-DisplayPort to DVI to allow you to attach a DVI video device to your iMac, such as a projector or display by the m-DP. You will need either a video card in the PC that provides DisplayPort output, then you can use a DisplayPort to mini-DisplayPort cable, or you will need a converter to switch your PC's DVI output to DisplayPort signal. Those converters run US$150 from 3rd party developers such as Atlona or Kanex and are then restricted to a a maximum 720p resolution.
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