Which motherboard to get? choices choices choices

[coffeecoffee]

Hi guys, recently decided to replace my motherboard and CPU for gaming; definitely getting a i5 2500k but currently debating which motherboard to get. My current hardware are as follows;

RAM:2GBx4=8GB Gskill Ram [Latency 7]
GPU:MSI 6850 1GB
PSU:750W Corsair Enthusiast Series
Case:Antec P280
HDD: Western Digital Black 750GB

Budget:$100-150ish [Unsure what I need]
*Please keep in mind I'm more focused on what I need than want; I don't mind getting a cheaper motherboard with less features if it's a solid buy; i.e good hardware quality.
I will be overclocking the CPU to 3.7Ghz max; I know ppl have gotten it to 4.0Ghz stable on air but I would prefer to keep it within safe limitations with my OCing skills considered.
*Will be upgrading my GPU during xmas time, still a long way to go.

Currently debating between:
Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z/GEN3
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131806&Tpk=Asus%20Maximus%20IV%20Gene-Z%2fGEN3

And

MSI Z77A-G43
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130646&Tpk=MSI%20Z77A-G43

And
Gigabyte GA-A75-UD4H
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_334&item_id=039551

There is a open box Asus Maximus with a missing I/O shield at my local store that's giving a 10% discount or a free 1 year in-store exchange for $169.99+tax before the $30 rebate.
I have called Asus inadvance to confirm that if I do buy the mobo, they can mail me a I/O shield for free.
Currently unsure if I should invest the extra money into the Asus motherboard or save my money and go with the MUCH cheaper yet solid MSI motherboard.
Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading!
I live in Canada so I do prefer to buy my hardware from;
www.Canadacomputers.com
or
www.NCIX.ca


Coffee~

Edit: Added gigabyte Motherboard that poped up on CC's weekend sale

 

[randomkid]

I go for the MSI. Never had any trouble with those MSI motherboards.
And the Gigabyte is an FM1 motherboard (or perhaps you pasted the wrong link) so drop it from your list.

 

[sepulvedajoseph94]

Id go with msi as well . cheaper at the same time too

 

[bigcyco1]

I think it's pretty much a matter of taste if it was me i go with the Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z/GEN3 all of them are good but i am partial to Asus.so i would suggest that Asus board.

 

[randomkid]

^Agree. It is matter of personal preference. Some like Red & some like Blue.

But I personally find the 2 PCIe slot on the ASUS a little too close to each other whereas the MSI offer a little more gap should one go for CF later on.

 

[coffeecoffee]

Best answer selected by coffeecoffee.

 

[coffeecoffee]

Got the MSI board; which has UI in the bios... my initial reaction was "WTH is this witchcraft!?!?!?" LOL

Thanks again for all who replied

Coffee~

 

[nikorr]

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