Best shield cells on a Cobra?

[TehGems]

Strictly for pve elite anacondas. Banks are OP right now and i wont attempt pvp for the moment.

I'm undecided between dual B2s or single B4. I currently have A4 shield.
Is the B4 bank worth it over dual B2s, considering it has less charges (11 vs 18) and will limit your cargo space?
Thanks guys.

 

[Wedgetail]

As with every "option 'a' or option 'b'?" Question in elite, the answer is.... Yes

Basically, it depends on what you would prefer to do with the other equipment slots. Gunna be surveying? Use the b4. Going for cargo/salvage? Use the 2xb2's.

of course there is always option c... go a b4 and both b2's!

then there is the slightly snide option d... Use none and just dont get hit!

short answer: any of the options are viable. Try them out, see which one you like the most

 

[TehGems]

Thanks for the good advice man! I guess you are right, it's up to personal preference!
But has anyone made any testing? I mean, is there some difference in recharge rate between B4 and B2? To me it looks like it's the same, the only difference being number of charges. Anyone up to confirm?

 

[Katkon]

There's no difference that I've noticed other than capacity of actual cells. I fly with 2 A2s which draw less power than 3 and 4s. This gives me access to 2 x 5 cells with the added benefit that when I turn one of the banks off in the modules tap I can use my remaining power to fit bigger weapons, shield generators, thrusters etc.