z68 matx mobo recommendation

[extrafuzzyllama]

Hi all
I was planning on buying a Gigabyte (GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3) MATX mobo
But its lacking a esata port and am thinking on adding a bit more to mobo budget into one that has extras and reliable.
I am putting the money from getting another hdd into mobo budget so i have about $200 but can go a bit higher if needed.

I looked for few and liked this mobo ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z
Is it reliable and anyone have experience with it?

What is one of the best z68 matx mobos I can get that is reliable?

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

I just built a new system for my aunt using the Asus P8Z68-M Pro and the Intel® Core™ i5-2300; it worked very well and she is really happy with her new computer. Also the board does have the eSATA port that you are looking for.

 

[MassiveOverkill]

I have the Maximus IV Gene and am very happy with it.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2193094

 

[extrafuzzyllama]

Thanks I am going with the Asus maximus iv gene-z

 

[Arcygenical]

I did that as well. Was a fantastic decision.