Finally! A mechanical keyboard! Any Advice?

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so last night I bought one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KUL0L1W/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its a pretty awesome board. While it may be cheap it is cherry switches and uses an aluminum alloy housing. I do not look forward to the mx black switches. I really prefer tactile feel of the blues. But how could I resist a mechanical keyboard for under $40. What can I do to help myself? I have some old (pre 2000) rubber domes and an apple keyboard that I would call semi mechanical that seem more tactile than the last pair of blacks I tried. If all goes to shit I'll trade it for a cheap buckling spring board.

Regardless id like to hear any "don't pull your ram out wile the system is running" type suggestions for it !

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I dunno. I went with browns and will probably go with browns again if I ever switch keyboards. Took me about a day to get used to the feel. 

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It's all really subjective.

I personally like blacks and dislike browns. (Though I would take any mechanical keyboard over any membrane one any day.)

I'd like to try Topre switches though.

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Topres on my HHKB are heaven for typing, but I switch back to reds for gaming still, but it all comes down to preference. 

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I have blues and wouldn't trade them for anything. I have never tried blacks, but they are supposed to be the most stiff. If you are a heavy typist then you will love them to death.

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Try this. http://www.cmstore-usa.com/mechanical-key-switch-demo-board/

you get to sample each switch, see which one you like best, and when you purchase a cm keyboard, you get $15 off. So, it's like getting a free switch sampler if you purchase a cm keyboard afterward.

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blues are def my favorite, typing speed is increased for me since i have better tactile response.

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Well all I have to say is green master race, I love my greens and I dont personally feel they are to light, I havent tried any other types, but next time I might go for blacks. but I do love my greens, so who knows, I think this keyboard is gonna last a while anyways.

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too light? haha greens are blues on krak. sooooo awesome!