Which H81 motherboard for overclocking

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Hello, im building a budget gaming PC:

Specs:

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258
GPU: Gainward Golden Sample GTX 750 Ti
PSU: Seasonic Energy Knight SS-500ET, T3 500W
RAM: CRUCIAL Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 LP, CL8
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14

But now im searching for H81 motherboards, and im asking, which one is the best for overclocking around 4 Ghz to 4.2+ Ghz with stock cooler. I saw some websites that H81-PLUS can overclock to 4.7 Ghz (http://www.ukgamingcomputers.co.uk/overclocking-pentium-g3258-on-h81-b75-h87-h97-chipsets-a-60.html) . And what is different between B85 and H81 ? Should I get the B85 instead ?

Btw, im beginner and this might be my first build on Christmas.

Thank you
 
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If you have more budget,I would go Z97 PC mate.more heatsink and more power phase for overclocking.I have that board with G3258,and my best overclocking score is 4.6Ghz stable with 1.25v.
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-10 20:18 EST-0500
If you don't have enough budget,I would go MSI H81M-P33,this review would said.http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $48.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts...
The B85 vanguard motherboard from Asus would be a great option. The H81 boards are usually geared toward main-stream computing and office use while the B85 boards usually have heatsinks on power delivery, more robust components along with being designed to support more heavy use. Both should be sufficient to overclock, but the B85 boards will most likely sustain a high overclock with more stability and reliability.

The toms guide for OC on the Pentium G3258:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html
 
If you have more budget,I would go Z97 PC mate.more heatsink and more power phase for overclocking.I have that board with G3258,and my best overclocking score is 4.6Ghz stable with 1.25v.
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-10 20:18 EST-0500
If you don't have enough budget,I would go MSI H81M-P33,this review would said.http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $48.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-10 20:20 EST-0500
 
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