Using 27" iMac as a PC Display

Hi there
I currently own a Late 2009 27"inch iMac and I am wanting to know if it is possible to use it as the monitor for a gaming PC. The PC in question has a HD5700 series graphics card with a standard size displayport, HDMI, DVI and VGA connections. Is it possible to connect these two together? If so is there a preffered connection?
Many thanks in advance
Daniel

Hey thanks for the answer!
However i just realised (better now then never), thunderbolt cable is not same as miniDP (even phisically they look totally same!!), so i have order now http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-F2CD008ng1-5M-Apple-Cable-Display/dp/B0038FI326/r ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346094740&sr=8-1 
this one is correct cable i need right?
Few more questions what OSx are u using curently and after i plug miniDP to miniDP do you need to do any settings in catalyst or iMac side or cmd+f2 is enough?
Thank you dude for response!

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