VGA to HD cinema display (DVI-D)?

Hello,

The DVI port in the first one supports both DVI-D & DVI-A, which is DVI-I. )

Single link DVI support monitors upto 1920*1200 only, more pixels than that would require Dual-link DVI.

Another possibility dependong on which Cinema HD it is...

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/VIDU2DVIA/

Do you know the specs of your Cinema?

I do not know the specs of my cinema

We're at a loss as to what will work or not without that info, sorry.

How to find the serial number of your Apple hardware product...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1349

I'm beyond confused with all this DVI stuff and have no clue what all of it even means.

And you've jumped right into a graduate level use of the Apple Cinema Display with what you propose.

Convertors may or may not work. The use of the Apple monitor with a PC (what OS?) creates further difficulties.

I would not spend money on a convertor without expressed guarantee that the 23" Cinema Display is supported.

The Apple Cinema Displays don't work like "normal" monitors in many cases.

This is evidenced when choosing KVM switches, as well. Many KVM's don't support the ACD.

Personally, I would replace the graphics card of the PC with one that is DVI equipped and supports 1920x1200 digital.

That removes one point of contention and leaves the OS as the last stumbling block.

Providing the OS is XP and later, the Cinema Display will possibly work without too much hassle (we are talking Windows, however).

http://sourceforge.net/projects/winacd/

Vista (64) looks grim, Vista (32) maybe OK.

Win 7 may be a better bet.

Spend some time with Google before wasting spending money.

ATI Radeon HD 5670

So why don't you just use the DVI port on the graphics card?

Or, use a HDMI to DVI adapter?

Again, ask the vendor about the convertor and compatibility.