[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[Jam88]

Hi, I’m averaging about 30 seconds with the tiles Rubik’s brand cube. I’m planning to buy my first ever speedcube. I’d like to choose between the moyu weilong wrm and its 2020 version. Is there any big difference between them? Thx!!!

I’m not 100% sure, but I’d go with the 2020 version.

 

[Cubing Forever]

You don't need a worm if you avg 30. Get the RS3M 2020. It's equally good at just $8 vs ~$35 for either of the worms.

 

[Fast Nelson]

You don't need a worm if you avg 30. Get the RS3M 2020. It's equally good at just $8 vs ~$35 for either of the worms.

$8? Wow it's cheap, thx!!

 

[BluezCoolz]

yea. do you have the + magnets installed?

Well i had extra magnets from a YJ MGC and it works perfectly. I did lube the core with lubicle black btw.

 

[Y cuber]

Get the rs3m 2020 if you average 30—35 and get jperm setup if you average 15

 

[qwr]

yeah and the meilong m is only $6.
magnets are good but you could probably get really fast on a $3 meilong non m

 

[cuberbutnotacuber]

I’m in a kind of a dilemma: Which 4x4 should I get? My mom said it has to be under 2000 rs, and I’m having a hard time deciding between MGC and MeilongM. So any recommendations? (Important: I have never used a 4x4 before)

 

[DNF_Cuber]

I’m in a kind of a dilemma: Which 4x4 should I get? My mom said it has to be under 2000 rs, and I’m having a hard time deciding between MGC and MeilongM. So any recommendations? (Important: I have never used a 4x4 before)

MGC for sure

 

[povlhp]

Now I have tried a lot of cubes and really think the RS3M is overrated. Slow, weak magnets, the screw issues.
from what I have I would say my favorites are:
GTS3M , Tengyun v2, GuHong V4M, Tengyun V1, RS3M and then Thunderclap V3M.
maybe thunderclap before RS3M.
It is all about preference.

 

[DNF_Cuber]

Now I have tried a lot of cubes and really think the RS3M is overrated. Slow, weak magnets, the screw issues.
from what I have I would say my favorites are:
GTS3M , Tengyun v2, GuHong V4M, Tengyun V1, RS3M and then Thunderclap V3M.
maybe thunderclap before RS3M.
It is all about preference.

the thunderclap can be really good with a spring swap

 

[povlhp]

the thunderclap can be really good with a spring swap

Think it is fairly good as is. What springs should I use ? My Tengyun got the strongest springs in box

 

[DNF_Cuber]

Think it is fairly good as is. What springs should I use ? My Tengyun got the strongest springs in box

Not sure, but look at this:

 

[JTcuberanger]

I'm on the rsm3 2020 bandwagon too. It is a great all-around cube that works great and has modern amenities to adjust to your liking. Excellent place to start. While you're at it, throw in a cheap Meilong M into the cart, so you can compare. Have fun.

 

[cuberbutnotacuber]

MGC for sure

MGC it is!

 

[kbrune]

Looking for 5x5 recomendations. Haven't gotten any new cubes in around 2-3 years and alot has changed. Would have to be stickered in black. All of the stickerless cubes i've tried, I have a hard time with colour recognition.

Thank you

 

[PiKeeper]

Looking for 5x5 recomendations. Haven't gotten any new cubes in around 2-3 years and alot has changed. Would have to be stickered in black. All of the stickerless cubes i've tried, I have a hard time with colour recognition.

Thank you

There are a few 5x5s that are equally good, but the cheapest and my favorite is the MGC 5x5.

 

[DiamondGolem12]

Looking for 5x5 recomendations. Haven't gotten any new cubes in around 2-3 years and alot has changed. Would have to be stickered in black. All of the stickerless cubes i've tried, I have a hard time with colour recognition.

Thank you

The MGC 5x5 is kind of universally known as the best 5x5. There are other good options like the Valk as well but the MGC isn't even that expensive. It does need a bit of setup though

 

[kbrune]

The MGC 5x5 is kind of universally known as the best 5x5. There are other good options like the Valk as well but the MGC isn't even that expensive. It does need a bit of setup though

Glad you mentioned that. I prefer out of the box ready. I've never been too interested in setting up. Also,
Is the MGC "Max MGC 5x5" at the cubicle? for 35$?
If so I only see a stickerless option. I usually have issues recognizing orange on stickerless cubes. Any known improvements in stickerless colours?

 

[povlhp]

I'm on the rsm3 2020 bandwagon too. It is a great all-around cube that works great and has modern amenities to adjust to your liking. Excellent place to start. While you're at it, throw in a cheap Meilong M into the cart, so you can compare. Have fun.

I have plenty of cubes. GuHong V4M and Tengyun V1 is where I do most solves. Some times on my GTS3M. Thunderclap V3M in the car. All fits my style more than the RS3M.
Meilong M and QiYi MS are also better out of the box than my attempts to optimize the RS3M. At least the one solve I did before putting them back. Maybe I should open another RS3M and try again.
Only did a single solve on my Tengyun V2 - I already have plenty cubes.

 

[SH03L4C3]

which puzzle is most like the RS3M?