My guess is the adaptive mode isn't as effective at dynamically adjusting power modes and NVIDIA's offering full power as a new alternative. I'm tempted to run some benches and see if there's any difference.
I don't think they'd provide this feature unless they had a reason.
When you get a chance, I'd recommend upgrading from that Intel Smackover mobo. It's BIOS layout is terrible and isn't as powerful as the Taiwanese mobo manufacturers. As I'm sure you know, it's also only got 4 DIMMs.
Agreed. Everytime I spoke with MSFT I begged and pleaded for this feature for my HTPC as well. But they made it clear that they couldn't add support for DIY'ers due to legal reasons with the cable providers. This was discussed ahead of the Vista launch as well. Link: http://firingsquad.com/news/newsarticle.asp?searchid=9235
I removed the brandon@firingsquad.com from the link. It's a flyer that all newegg.com shoppers should've received in their inbox this morning, no conspiracies here.
