Gateway 21" cinema LCD monitor and my PowerPC G4.

My story: I just bought a Gateway 21" LCD Cinema monitor (FPD2185W) to use for both my mac(DVI) and my PC(serial).
My problem: The native resolution is at a maximum 1280x1024 and my screen is super stretched on my MAC, but everything was fine on the PC side.
What I need: To find a way to increase the resolution to the LCD monitors maximum size (1650x1050) on my Mac so its not stretched anymore....is there anyway I can do this? I don't see any support what so ever from Gateway, which isnt too surprising, but nothing really from any Mac sites either.

Hi,
I don't know which Mac model you have, look here and find your machine. When we know which it is I can make a few suggestions.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58418
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42739
In truth, Mac's are cake to install a video card. Remove the old, install the new - that's it. Some ATI cards can benefit from the ATI software, so follow directions if you get one.
The downside is that there are very few new video cards available for Mac's, the prices tend to be higher than for PC's.
When you know which Mac model you have, look at OWC's available video cards. That will give you an idea what the prices are. Of course, you can try the auction site.
http://eshop.macsales.com/
Regards,
Dave

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