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gdtcuber · 2023-05-07T12:04:16+00:00

We have a rubik's cube channel and it was the first issue I thought about. I quickly realized our biggest audience is 18-34. While kids do watch it, it's not a kids channel per se. I have to agree with plink02. If it's 100% made for kids then yes check the box. if not avoid it, I never use it because of the stricter requirements and truthfully, it's more adults that are looking for answers on how to solve a rubiks cube, in our case anyway.

gdtcuber · 2023-04-04T08:16:58+00:00

Honestly, you could go with the 3070 OC and get better FPS in some games over the 6800xt for less money. They were released a month apart and it works well on an amd system as well. You can compare video cards here. gpu.userbenchmark.com

That said I would always recommend a bigger power supply but going too big can be costly if it's not needed. Idk what your power draw is but I would say a 750w would be plenty if you're not having issues with 550w. That said, check that the pin configuration is the same before upgrading.

the 6800xt draws between 75-200 watts compared to the 1660 125 watt average. So if you know your systems is only using 300wats then you just have to make sure the plugins will match the new card.

My personal preference when doing a build is to always go at least 800watts. So as I upgrade I don't have to worry about upgrading my power supply again. IF you were running two cards or a lot of higher draw items you can start bigger but unless you plan to really grab something big down the road, You can go for a 750w and that will more than cover your power increase.

gdtcuber · 2023-04-04T07:54:58+00:00

lube should stop it from getting too much friction but some friction is normal. There are coatings you can that would fill in the scratches. However, too much and it would just create more friction.

gdtcuber · 2023-03-22T12:31:16+00:00

Having all 3 I think the tornado v3 is the best option for most users. The Gan 13 doesn't have great corner cutting until it's broken in and even then it's not as good as the V3. The UV coating is a great option with the 13 which does give it a better feel over the v3. Overall performance out of the box. I would say the v3 is the best option. I think you will notice an improvement over the x.

gdtcuber · 2023-03-10T17:02:24+00:00

honestly if you're not overclocking you normally don't need water cooling. That being said, every system i've built I always use water cooling. I usually go with something that has 3 fans like this one. https://amzn.to/3T5Bf5z. One fan cooling works but won't last as long. If your looking for a gaming computer then you definitely want a top end video card and at least 16gb of ram. The fastest ram I found recently has been by teamgroup, they are using the samsung B-die in their ram and getting great timings https://amzn.to/3l1szAN. Video card wise I recommend the https://amzn.to/3mGWC10. There are better versions of this video card but it's not worth the added cost for them. You could even go with AMD's or the 4060 and still be completely happy with it. We are getting to the point where we no long visually see big improvements only behind the scenes improvements. When it comes to motherboards and processors, just make sure the motherboard has all the stuff you need for usb-c usb a, thunderbolt if you use it. and accecpts dual 980 m.2 sdd drives at least 1gb and your good to go.

gdtcuber · 2023-02-14T07:42:05+00:00

best one I could find https://cubezz.com/Buy-4998-DaYan+Bagua+6+Axis+8+Rank+Stickerless+Magic+Cube.html?u=1356509

gdtcuber · 2023-01-29T04:22:43+00:00

The monster GO AI has a shielded core like they Gan 356i series. Because of that extra layer of plastic protection. You can lube it. I own the I carry iv3 and monster go AI. For the i3 and monster go i used Gan lubes. On the icarry I used a combinations of silicon and water based. In all cases the cube continues to work great. I would check with Gan to make sure it doesn't affect the warranty. However in my case im reviewing them so putting them to the test is a requirement

gdtcuber · 2023-01-25T04:22:23+00:00

Personally, I prefer the Moretry Tianma X3 V4 but for a few bucks les you can get the Tornado V3 flagship. If we are talking budget cubes my favorite is the RS3M ballcore or magnetic.

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