Need assistance with new gaming system build

Wildgrave

Honorable
Dec 10, 2013
1
0
10,510
I think I have most of my gear set but now the heart and brains for my system. I've been waffling back and forth so was wondering if I I should go for:
1) GIGABYTE GA-Z87X-OC LGA 1150 with i7 4770k (NewEgg combo of $495 with a $30 MiR); or
2) Maximus VI Hero with i7 4770k (NewEgg $200) with i7 4770k ($325 NewEgg as well)

The Hero is approximately $60 more.

Purpose of system:
For now, this is mainly going to be a gaming system but in the near future, I might be using it for work.

What I have so far:
I have most of my components ready (mixture of stuff I've had/purchased/given):
- Corsair h100i
- Corsair 600t
- Corsair AX760i
- WD 1TB
- SSD 128
- going to re-use monitor, keyboard and mice
I'll be purchasing 8GB of RAM (probably G.Skill 1866).

Thanks in advance!
Mike