Power Distribution - C3 vs D3

4 days in and I want to make sure I'm understanding the modules and their class/rating meta.

To simplify a C3 over a D3 ... I'm picking up better recharge times (pwr) at the expense of 1.5 tonnes. Correct ?

And on shield generators, does the increase of rating levels (D -> C) give a better energy absorption capacity and recharge rate?
 
D3 to C3 power distributor = better recharge, more energy stored

D to C shield = stronger shield, takes longer to recharge if it drops, fairly sure % recharge when its up is the same (perhaps someone knows exactly)

Edited post because someone pointed out i was a numpty and put > the wrong way round, ty!
 
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4 days in and I want to make sure I'm understanding the modules and their class/rating meta.

To simplify a C3 over a D3 ... I'm picking up better recharge times (pwr) at the expense of 1.5 tonnes. Correct ?
Higher rated distributors also store more power.

And on shield generators, does the increase of rating levels (D -> C) give a better energy absorption capacity and recharge rate?
http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Shield_Generator?file=ED_Shields.png

(Note that the Python figures were from before the nerf and so are out of date at the moment.)
 
I think the notation is confusing because D3 > C3 would imply that the D3 power distributor is BETTER than the C3, which is not the case. I assume you mean: "When you change from D3 to C3 power distributor you will get better recharge rates and more energy stored"


My suggestion would be:

D3 --> C3 power distributor = better recharge, more energy stored

D shield --> C shield = stronger shield, takes longer to recharge if it drops, fairly sure % recharge when its up is the same (perhaps someone knows exactly)


For shields I recommend a look at this http://i.imgur.com/omzijnI.png (however the values for the python are out of date iirc)


Edit: ninjad
 
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:D Yes think everyone's ">" or "<" were arrows and not mathematical symbols. Or at least that is what I assumed.

And my understanding appears to be correct.

Secondary question and somewhat related to the ".. heavier so jump range may drop slightly." comment. Is the weight of the ships fuel figured into it's operational jump distance, maneuverability, etc. as well? As in, it could be advantageous to run around with a fuel tank at 30% if that 30% is more than sufficient to do the trip 3 or 4 times over ?
 
:D Yes think everyone's ">" or "<" were arrows and not mathematical symbols. Or at least that is what I assumed.

And my understanding appears to be correct.

Secondary question and somewhat related to the ".. heavier so jump range may drop slightly." comment. Is the weight of the ships fuel figured into it's operational jump distance, maneuverability, etc. as well? As in, it could be advantageous to run around with a fuel tank at 30% if that 30% is more than sufficient to do the trip 3 or 4 times over ?

Yes your fuel weight affects jump range, a smaller tank will improve jump range, but so will having a half full larger tank.
 
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