I've had my main system with an Abit KT7A for about 3 years now and it's been great. I recently got a BE7-II(or something like that) as a hand-me-down and it seems to be great.
I've dealt with ECS and had many problems with them. Though, my laptop isn't too bad... I also have a Biostar(another brand that should of been included...) that's dying.