[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

I was thinking of getting a better cube once I hit 30 seconds average, but I'm stuck at around 35 right now. I turn pretty accurately now and was thinking of guhong of A5 (if people still use these) I was wondering what I would need to assemble this:
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku._3x3x3_DaYan_GuHong_Magic_Cube_DIY_Kit_Black_-30597
or is it better to just buy the assembled one for like $3 more. (sounds silly now seeing it written down)
 
Lorken said:
I was thinking of getting a better cube once I hit 30 seconds average, but I'm stuck at around 35 right now. I turn pretty accurately now and was thinking of guhong of A5 (if people still use these) I was wondering what I would need to assemble this:
http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku._3x3x3_DaYan_GuHong_Magic_Cube_DIY_Kit_Black_-30597
or is it better to just buy the assembled one for like $3 more. (sounds silly now seeing it written down)
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I've got both the assembled and DIY Guhong. They are the same so far as I can determine. And it's not difficult to assemble. So save your $3. ;)
 
Lorken said:
Is a screwdriver all you need?
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Yeah, most of the pieces just pop together, you only need a screwdriver to screw in the core. If you've never assembled a cube before it's probably worth getting the DIY, it's interesting to see how it all goes together, and it gives you a nice sense of satisfaction when you've finished. For the guhong you may want some liquid lube, like Lubix, or I use Maru lube (which is really cheap on Lightake).
 
Godmil said:
Yeah, most of the pieces just pop together, you only need a screwdriver to screw in the core. If you've never assembled a cube before it's probably worth getting the DIY, it's interesting to see how it all goes together, and it gives you a nice sense of satisfaction when you've finished. For the guhong you may want some liquid lube, like Lubix, or I use Maru lube (which is really cheap on Lightake).
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I would love some Lubixcube or even get an Ultimate, I don't have the funds though, being a student and all, other costs> cube costs :D I do have a can of CRC silicone to go through though, I'll have to get some better lube eventually. EDIT: I also remember reading somewhere that guhong screws don't go in properly or something like that, does this still happen or am I thinking of something different?
 
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Lorken said:
EDIT: I also remember reading somewhere that guhong screws don't go in properly or something like that, does this still happen or am I thinking of something different?
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Not both on my set. But they are tight. Which is good - maintain the set tension longer.
 
Lorken said:
EDIT: I also remember reading somewhere that guhong screws don't go in properly or something like that, does this still happen or am I thinking of something different?
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In Donovan's ultimate mod video, he said the older guhongs (with black hardware) caused that, but the new hardware (silver, longer screws) go straight into the core.

My question: What would be the smartest choice right now?

-buy a guhong and mod it w/ ultimate mod or elite mod
-wait for lunhui/zhanchi release
im afraid that if i get a guhong, ill just replace it in a few months with the new cubes.
 
ImJustANubCuber said:
In Donovan's ultimate mod video, he said the older guhongs (with black hardware) caused that, but the new hardware (silver, longer screws) go straight into the core.

My question: What would be the smartest choice right now?

-buy a guhong and mod it w/ ultimate mod or elite mod
-wait for lunhui/zhanchi release
im afraid that if i get a guhong, ill just replace it in a few months with the new cubes.
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I would say get a guhong now because you know it's going to be good, and you can stick to that for a year easy without having to get a new cube, if you're really casual like me then there is no point getting stuff as it comes out, probably only for record breaking pros.
 
ImJustANubCuber said:
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My question: What would be the smartest choice right now?

-buy a guhong and mod it w/ ultimate mod or elite mod
-wait for lunhui/zhanchi release
im afraid that if i get a guhong, ill just replace it in a few months with the new cubes.
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Go for Guhong. If lunhui/zhanchi is proven to be better, then get one in the future. Its not really expensive.
PS: even if lunhui/zhanchi are better, they can only be incrementally (small) better. For me personally, Guhong is like "wow" a jump, compared to my rubik's DIY or my A2.
 
Hey there =)

Its me again, I recently bought a GuHong on Lighttake (white one). Now I am looking for more white cubes on Lighttake (3x3x3), all together maybe 20-30$.

Thanks in advance =)
 
allright i am looking for a new 3x3 to replace my horrible old type A.

what i am looking for is about the same corner cutting, something a bit faster and easier caps to take off (it takes me like 5 minutes to pop the caps of my type A)

im willing to go up to 20 bucks.

what do you suggest?
 
Av if you want it similar (around $10) may want to mod the corners, its easy
I also liked the haiyan cube
or a guhong. you cant go wrong with a guhong (around $12-14) may want to mod it REQUIRES LUBE
 
I recommend you use a storebought, lube it with silicone, and practice. It is sturdy and it can cut corners. Sub 20 is achievable.
 
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