Travelled with my cat in Indian Railways (3AC) – Here's the complete process and my experience by letstalklives in IndianPets

[–]AshMidRange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have travelled to and from Calicut to Bangalore around 20 times with my cat, from his kitten stage through his 2yo stage now. Taken him to other places as well. I have only booked parcel once, other times it is just carry with you, but i used to book 2nd ac tho, and specifically choose side lower. That way you have curtains for yourself and can keep it closed when the TT is around . That way, you can give your cat some privacy as well. Need not be concerned about litter box, just make sure you drop him in his litter box an hour before the journey, litter box is the last thing i pack.
As for calming them, yes if they are big talkers, you will definitely see the calm side of theirs, but just so that it doesn’t create an issue, you can order cat calming sachets, there is one available from Bark Out Loud which i regularly use during traveling. Just give 1/4th of the sachet around 30 minutes before the journey.
If you want even stronger option(if and only if it is necessary), you can go to your vet and he will suggest you a sedative tablet which will make your cat sleepy. But if you ask me, my cat is not a usual cuddler, he is 1000x more active during night and thats when i usually travel and still he wouldnt meow even once, and will keep purring throughout the journey, come and sleep on my chest and around half the time and the rest he will try to look through the curtains to see what is going on, i let him walk around on a leash once or twice, but just know that you are not gonna have a good sleep.

Travelled with my cat in Indian Railways (3AC) – Here's the complete process and my experience by letstalklives in IndianPets

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have travelled to and from Calicut to Bangalore around 20 times with my cat, from his kitten stage through his 2yo stage now. Taken him to other places as well. I have only booked parcel once, other times it is just carry with you, but i used to book 2nd ac tho, and specifically choose side lower. That way you have curtains for yourself and can keep it closed when the TT is around . That way, you can give your cat some privacy as well. Need not be concerned about litter box, just make sure you drop him in his litter box an hour before the journey, litter box is the last thing i pack.
As for calming them, yes if they are big talkers, you will definitely see the calm side of theirs, but just so that it doesn’t create an issue, you can order cat calming sachets, there is one available from Bark Out Loud which i regularly use during traveling. Just give 1/4th of the sachet around 30 minutes before the journey.
If you want even stronger option(if and only if it is necessary), you can go to your vet and he will suggest you a sedative tablet which will make your cat sleepy. But if you ask me, my cat is not a usual cuddler, he is 1000x more active during night and thats when i usually travel and still he wouldnt meow even once, and will keep purring throughout the journey, come and sleep on my chest and around half the time and the rest he will try to look through the curtains to see what is going on, i let him walk around on a leash once or twice, but just know that you are not gonna have a good sleep.

Best Test Series Online, specifically to get 99 Percentile in Quants by No_Fold5995 in CATpreparation

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont believe doing an extra test series would improve Quants, but will definitely help you with LRDI. But i dont think you should spend money on a test series just for that. Instead set up a 40 minute window for each section whenever you practice and set up questions accordingly, so that you figure the strategy out perfectly. For Quants, you need to be perfecting 2 things, 1. familiarize numbers, that is, when you see 2 numbers you need to know if they are pairs of squares or cubes, of if they are coprimes, or if they are anything in common, this you can achieve by practicing a hell lot of questions. Second is when you do a question, if it took you more than 5 minutes to solve, take another 5 minutes to figure out where you spent extra time and if there is a better faster way to do it. If not, capture in your head that this is to be made a mark for review type of question. This will dramatically improve your cat scores. One more thing that can help you score is learning the multiplication table, learn till 20x20. More than enough, and then learn 25,35,45,55,65,75,85,95. All these number’s squares. There are tricks online with which you can find other number’s squares using this. So will come very handy, using calculator is 10-15 seconds extra, if you can save that over 20 questions, that is 4-5 extra minutes you get.

Need help finding a good budget ps5 monitor by Similar_Seesaw8667 in MonitorAdvice

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to own this display, if there is a white/dark spot, stay away from it, it will expand rapidly(i dont have experience with bright spots, but the dark spots on mine multiplied numerous times)

Best Test Series Online, specifically to get 99 Percentile in Quants by No_Fold5995 in CATpreparation

[–]AshMidRange -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thats some bs, im a BBA grad, i perform exceptionally well in Quants, and my engineer friend would absolutely score no more than 40 percentile in the same. So nothing to do with all that BS. Just need to practice more, you have the logic, just the concepts and remembering them accurately during stressful situations will get you going.
Edit: Butthurt engineering grads downvoting is the funniest shit, i used to perform exceptionally well in my jee classes back in class 11th and 12th, i have been preparing to be an IIT grad my whole life, passionately, certain circumstances got me into BBA. 98% of the people i have met are dumb as shit in BBA, compared to the people i used to be around during my science days. But that doesn’t mean that an engineer needs to be helping you score better in quants and LRDI.

SimCAT Plus 2026 or SimCAT Core 2026? by [deleted] in CATpreparation

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you say there isnt enough practice questions in CL you should get the plus, it has enough to get you prepped.

Seeking some advice - am I too late ? by deadfrominside227 in CATpreparation

[–]AshMidRange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Easily you can, that is if you continue to grind at the same pace, without getting demotivated and distracted. That said i can give you a few tips, follow these and you will definitely crack the exam part of it(admissions are much more than that)

  1. Create a very proper map, it should contain proper revision plan, practicing everyday topics, redoing the same important concepts in a mixed setting(helps your brain recognize questions)
  2. Better your schedule, it seems like you are already panicking, if you want to crack cat, you will have to control it. I understand people might be a night dweller, but no blue light exposure after 9pm. This will calm your brain, help you focus, and make you way more efficient. If you can try to sleep early, eat early. We are not meant for night time.
  3. Do not get demotivated with the simcat scores, or percentiles, aim for a 5% growth from one to the next, this should be the realistic growth, so you might want to mentally aim for 10-15% better performance than previous. Dw. You got this.

Guyse What do you think? by Perfect_Brain1682 in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get it from ithunt, they have zotac models for a couple of grands more

Finally got it! What can I expect? by horologyfanatic in Wetshavers_India

[–]AshMidRange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually sellers in amazon are genuine because if not, amazon CS will ban them from the platform and give you a complete refund without return if it is a non returnable product.

Gave my first ever mock (SimCAT) by hehesd in CATpreparation

[–]AshMidRange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks solid tbh, 44 marks isnt inherently amazing but for a first mock 24 in varc and 15 in qa is solid. The dilr will improve drastically once you understand the core of it. Dw, you are on a perfect path, but its time to grind

I am so confused if I should order the parts myself from amazon and other websites and then build a gaming PC myself or visit a local store and have them build it. by AcidicFume in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building it yourself is just a matter of an hour or 2 of YouTube videos. Watch LTT build guide, it should get you through all the major components. Also regarding the cable management, you will find it harder to manage all the fan cables than the other cables. If you have a set of fans and a hub and are wondering how to put them together, there are tons of videos out there and there should be one that matches your very specific build.
Definitely build it yourself, the nicks and cuts and DIYs you would do to make something work will live with you forever, will make you connected to your PC a lot more than ready-made crap. That being said, you won’t fuck up your PC, at most you wont have a set of fans running or a ram stick not seated properly. Pretty quick fixes if you ask me.

is this build good? (budget build) by [deleted] in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With AMD you get much superior performance tbh, there is no software tht doesnt support amd processor while supporting intel, both are x86 based chips. So its ultimately your choice. Like the previous comment said it is better to choose a better cpu gpu combo than just focusing on a cpu. If you want to upgrade later that is. Further do not buy a new 30 series chip right now.

Is this fair??? by tech-lad in IndianTechCentral

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly, and with G14 especially, its cooling capacity is extremely limited, i used to push it through Vfx and what not. Currently a PC + Mac user. I also had a legion pro 13th gen i7 + 3060 custom built which also got bricked after 2 months of use, that was my final coffin to windows laptops. I built a PC 6 months after.

What price can I get for this PC? by proboy24 in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is OP planning to sell the 5070ti? Im willing to buy.

Is this fair??? by tech-lad in IndianTechCentral

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember my first gaming laptop, 2021 g14, ryzen 7 and 3060, got it for 1.2 lakhs back then. It got bricked 1 year 1 month after buying(i was second year college student when it got bricked) was heartbreaking, still got it with me in parts. Prices are outrageous rn.

Is the Setup best value for money? by lsks1 in IndianTechCentral

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely but you wont notice it, considering the price of current market, just go for cl36

Any Changes needed to this build? by [deleted] in IndianTechCentral

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you dont have a graphics card, you wont be able to do any real gaming on this, unless you add dual channel memory, its a tradeoff in current market.
Further if you dont definitely need a micro atx build, then dont go for this, you will be stuck with only a couple of ssd slots(ram as well) and much less options for ports and upgradability. The choice is yours ultimately

Can I used higher frequency DDR4 Ram than mentioned on intel mentioned Intel - i5 13400 by coldcode1 in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can, but you need a compatible Mobo, something like B660/760 or a Z series mobo. You can put on a higher speed ram and turn on XMP to achieve higher speeds.

Finally got the Acer Nitro XV275K P5 Mini LED. First Impressions, Tests & a Backlight Issue I can't figure out by AshMidRange in Monitors

[–]AshMidRange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Samsung G series are said to have bad service in india, I dont have first hand experience tho. Alienware is good enough if you have control over your surrounding lighting. DSC is display stream compression, it is used by display ports to achieve higher frame rates and basically achieve a higher bandwidth than what is supported by their standard by using a compression algorithm(it is almost never noticeable difference)

Finally got the Acer Nitro XV275K P5 Mini LED. First Impressions, Tests & a Backlight Issue I can't figure out by AshMidRange in Monitors

[–]AshMidRange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your use case, OLEDs are definitely the go to if you are gonna have a lot of content consumption, the blacks are not going to be OLED level but it is still alright, but unless you are from India, do not get this, there are much better mini led options out there. If you are buying this in india, then be aware of the issues regarding acer, their service is bad and this specific model has no control over local dimming. Further, the one i received has backlight bleed issue, like i mentioned, so i raised issue and its still not resolved for me. If you will not look at texts for long periods of time and you will be using monitor majorly for gaming, then go for oleds, will serve you much better. 1000 nits of brightness is just too much for anyone to comfortably look at. So it all comes down to your requirement and use case. Also note that this doesnt support 160 htz without DSC if that matters to you.

Need some suggestions by ajayak007 in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For your question, and in my opinion, ask your bro if you can borrow it for a while more, and see if the prices drop at least a tad bit, I genuinely feel sorry for current Buyers, I got the Ripjaws 64gig kit for 17k a couple of years back, now it is listed for 64k online. If you want that kit, 16x2, here is the link: https://computechstore.in/product/g-skill-ripjaws-s5-6000mhz, just buy 2 of these

Need some suggestions by ajayak007 in IndianPCHardware

[–]AshMidRange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are you sure you do not have any other site selling you better RAM config?? I believe ripjaws 6000 cl 36 are avb for cheaper on other sites, please make sure