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Generally, the computer is as good as its weakest link. Computers usually choke on data transfer (disk, RAM), not on processor speed and fail more often due to power issues (supply, cooling flow and fans, battery) than controllers or other electronic components.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I have my son's old college computer in my spare bedroom: HP 190t. I'd ordered it with the best video card at the time, Nvidia 5770? It is an I7 and was almost the top speed application of the I7 at the time. Since he was in physics I bought capability.
We upgraded a couple years later with a video card that would handle the graphic requirements of the games he played. Like cars, those requirements change monthly.
Replaced that with a Microcenter Gaming Powerspec with a good video card when he started working. He just shopped the Powerspec computer line and ended up buying a Dell Alienware computer that was "on sale." But the video card was the most important shopping point I saw. He got an Nvidia 2080 Super which can handle almost anything the latest games can make use of.
I think the speed of the video card is more important than the CPU and the motherboard. But he ended up spending $2300 roughly after the discount.
The Powerspec line is Microcenter's gaming computer line. It makes for good browsing because many come with pretty good video cards. The specs also clearly tell you the motherboard used, sometimes hard to find on other branded computers. From shopping 3 years ago for a Powerspec and a quick look as he was shopping this time, I still think Powerspec does a good job of price point meeting with really good parts.
https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntk=all&sortby=match&N=4294967292+4294820733+4294819443&myStore=true&storeid=029
Tom's hardware GPU ratings. --they also have motherboard and firmware ratings if you search net
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I may yet put together a dedicated gaming system, but my son reports that he’s very happy with the gaming laptop he recently bought.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
She laughed and said I was lucky to even have a girlfriend to talk to. Another unique power.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
jmonroe
do you have to shift gears even if not using clutch lever?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Also when driving stop looking at clouds and keep your eyes on the road.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
BTW, you can see the clouds through the front wind screen.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Although we followed protocol and took a PCR test, wore a mask for the entire duration of our trip, unfortunately no one at the airport or airline asked for test documents. How could we pretend to be fighting the Covid-19 virus when no one even bothered to take our temperature or ask any questions about our health status? Pitiful.
On a related note, I must give kudos to the pilot of the brand new A321. It was the smoothest landing I've ever experienced. And I made it known to the captain. He smiled and said, "sometimes we get it right". Yes, indeed it felt like being on magic carpet. Thanks JetBlue for blocking the middle seats but some light refreshments would have been nice on such a long trip.
That sounds like a calming day you spent on your cycle.
I've never liked motorcycles for myself to ride. When I was 8-10, my brother-in-law took me on the back of his Harley driving the country roads 9 miles to where they lived in the town. I was scared to death. Nothing to hold onto other than a leather jacket. He was a great guy along with my sister, but I had never been on even a short ride with him on the cycle.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Maybe if the cycle were powered by solar cells it could be considered...
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
jmonroe
Electric bikes are coming into their own now. They won't appeal to the Hog crowd, but as demographics change, look for a lot more of them in coming years.
My main resistance to bikes is other road users - especially living in an area filled with distracted morons, "new" drivers, and entitled Stepfords in large heavy vehicles. But soon I'll be in less traffic density, it'll be tempting.
jmonroe
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Very quiet and endless hot water.
Caveat, though, is they show 28% better fuel efficiency, which tells me they used REALLY BIG bikes.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
I made some adjustments to the start-up of the existing computer by delaying some of the start-up items which may solve some of the issues I have been experiencing. If so, I would rather keep what I have.
2021 Genesis G90
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-2021 Sahara 4xe-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The mythbusters one is better, although still significantly flawed.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
In any event any bias I have against motorcycles is not due to emissions. It stems from two things that I cannot stand:
1. The noise most riders, it seems, enjoy making, either the basso profundo loud Harleys, or the screaming, high-pitched, high revving Japanese sports bikes.
2. In the latter group (at least locally), the ridiculously dangerous way they ride, weaving through traffic at high speed, blowing through intersections, etc.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Interestingly, decades ago I noticed the same characteristics in the Volkswagen drivers in their bugs. They would cut in and out because they felt they were smaller and more agile AND they often had loud exhausts, the most flamboyant of those with exhaust pipes sticking up like giant fingers.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The article had enough facts to make it legit IMO.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250