PS3 with PC LCD Monitor - need help!

I've got a Samsung SyncMaster 172T and i read few review of it and it has DVI-D input at the back.

So i understood that i have to buy a HDMI to DVI cable but can i have any cable like this or specificly HDMI to DVI-D?

what i wanted to know was if i'd get an HD image like that and how do i use it? how do i switch from viewing the PC to viewing the XMB on my PS3?

thanks alot to anyone that helps!

First off, is it HDCP compatible? If so, just get a cable here:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231

Seems like an old monitor so it might not be HDCP compatible.

How can i find out if it is?

and whats HDCP?

And the quality would be like my CRT tv?Saneiku

Ah maybe, whats the maxiumum resolution supported by that monitor?

1280x1024?

If so you would have black bars on the top and bottom of the screen...

I would say stick with your current CRT, unless you have the cash to spend on a new monitor.

k so i'll stick to my 29 inch loewe...

thanks alot mate!