Hi Fusco96,
I hope I din't drive you away with my sense of humor!
All kidding aside, having gone down the road of using some of the less desirable boards, we are trying to save you a lot of pain and time.
I am a big fan of the Hiconn, although some people balk at the price. I now have a Pokeys 57CNC which I like. There are others as well.
The theme here is to do your research first and then buy something that will give you what you want for years to come.
Mike