Jump to content

o0jack0o

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    84

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by o0jack0o

  2. Laptop Ram Questions

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Yeah from that spec it looks like it should be fine. Don't know the exact differences between the duals and i series processors but simply put the i series is better than dual core which is better than a single core. Not sure if you know this but here a simple explanation on a few components that may help you with choosing a laptop.

    processor - affects the speed of processing data (doing things)

    RAM - affects the number of tasks that can be run simultaneously

    Dedicated Graphics card - IF you have this it can take some load off the processor when it comes to graphics

    • Like 1

  3. Laptop Ram Questions

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Slightly off topic...

    but does anyone know how the 2nd gen i3 proccessors rate against the i5s?

    Im getting my Aspire next week, mainly for coursework and general leisure, but Im planning on running the odd simulator too.

    My dads i5 Aspire copes with no problems, all smooth play and rarely runs slow, if at all. Just wondering how mine may cope.

    Can the proccessor be changed if its not up to the job? Sorry, Im a noob when it comes to computing. :$

    If it's a Laptop its pretty hard to change the processor, largely due to each laptop being different sizes and as components fit snugly inside it. If it's a desktop its not as difficult I don't think but it may be worth getting the manufacturer to do it for you.

    Not sure on the the differences between the generations but personally I would recommend just getting the best available when you buy it at the start. As then you can guarantee a long life time and its more economy friendly. Else you have a half decent laptop that will need to be replaced within a couple of years.

    • Like 1

  7. Negatively Marked Multi-Choice Exam Advice

    in Chit Chat

    Posted

    Hello all,

    So i'm in my first semester at university and I have a negatively marked multiple choice module test coming up and just wanted some advice on approaching this!

    Here's how it works for my test

    4 options per question

    Correct answer = 1 mark

    Incorrect answer = -1/3 mark

    So my thinking is if I don't have a clue on an answer I may as well just guess. This is based on some simple fractions.

    Say I guess on 4 questions, there is a 1/4 chance that i get each one right which would result in the following marks.

    1 correct = +1 mark

    3 incorrect = -1/3 + -1/3 + -1/3 = -1 mark

    Overall = 1-1 = 0

    But, I also just thought, if I stand to gain no marks on average is there any point in guessing when i have no clue?

    Would it be better not to guess at all and if I have to guess only do it when i can narrow down the odds to say 1/3 or 1/2 so I have more to gain.

    Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated - if you have experience with these especially so!

    Thanks Jack

  10. Upgrade Suggestions

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    You don't need to go crazy with the high rise stuff. That bike according to a little internet searching is only +30 bb where as most stocks these days are around the +55 range.

    Maybe Just get some TT high rise bars but stick with that stem.

    Single speed is the way to go. Will knock a load of weight off (Y)

    Yeah I think i will just get some new bar which are higher ( have tried my cousins and i like the feel) and then stick with the stem!

    I'd definetly recommend changing your bars but only to suit you, see if you are able to try some different angle's out praps on a friends bike or something before jumping to high rise stuff when you may not like it also id change the wheels to shed some weight or just change of rims/hubs for lighter ones and free of cost you could do some mods to it.

    Bars as said above but i'm pretty happy with the wheels ect as i'm really not good enough to notice the difference at the moment or in the near future =)

    • Like 1

  17. Upgrade Suggestions

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Hello!

    What would you guys suggest too upgrade on my stock (thinking about Christmas and birthday!)? Both brakes work well so not upgrading them =)

    This is my current thinking:

    1. New high rise bars to give it a more trialsy feel
    2. Single speed conversion (Removal of sprocket and derailleur and adding spacers as it is already single speed)
    3. New pedals? (They are fine but the outside on both is bent quite a bit inwards and can feel it a bit)

    Any suggestions for products would be great =)

    Thanks, Jack

    post-29703-0-65008300-1350414678_thumb.j

  19. Anyone Ride In Stafford?

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Hi,

    Just wanted to know if there are many riders in the Stafford area? I've just started Uni at the Stafford campus and will have my bike up after Christmas if any one wants to ride? Not that good but will ride at least one day most weekends and some weekdays depending on work load.

    Jack

  21. Before I Start...

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted

    Should you invest? Hell yeah, if not you will do what i did and always be wishing you had a bike for ages!!!!!!!!!! Got into the habit of looking for bikes, see one i like, about to do something about it and then not buying due to the expense. But now! Got a bike, love riding, so happy i got it. Really should get one no matter how much time you have!

  23. Fixed Wheel To Freewheel

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Thanks for all the help witht this, turned out the current freewheel had siezed up due to water getting it in and lack of use. Managed to get it working good now though =) Now just need to sort out rear sprocket which is easy!

    Topic can now be closed.

  24. Fixed Wheel To Freewheel

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    1.you may find removing the freewheel is difficult/impossible tarty offer a removal service if you're struggling.

    2.you will break mech hangers all the time, don't buy an expensive CNC'd one, get on the blower to tarty and work out the type you need (probably a K type) buy 2, one for a spare and make sure the seller refunds you for one of them...

    3. your current mech will work fine for a tensioner, but if you want to save some weight and have a neater set up, buy one of these tensioners, they are the best performance/value out there, avoid the single wheel tensioners, they suck!

    4. if you can run a singlespeed sprocket with a wide base, to protect the hub, you'll need some spacers in order for it to work right though.

    although this will run up a fair bill, trials bikes are relatively cheap to maintain compared to other disciplines....

    happy riding!

    Thanks, did get him to refund him for the hanger and just let him know how unhappy i was with the problems and he has just offered full refund less postage...looks like i got to weigh up the costs of fixing it

  25. Fixed Wheel To Freewheel

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Depends, if the rear cassette has a 15t sprocket on it then use that gear with the FFW. If not then buy a 15t sprocket and single speed spacer kit as well, will probably also benefit from a proper chain tensioner though that rear mech locked out will do the job if money is tight.

    Thanks, so the simplest (Cheapest) option would be to use one of the current if 15t (if not buy one) sprockets and use single speed spacers so the others can be removed and then also replace the FFW?

×
×
  • Create New...