Need Help - Critique My Build

[Deleted member 1501676]

Alright, so I'm trying to build my first pc and I could really use some help to finalize my components. I plan on using the computer for gaming and light work (Microsoft Office).
Here are some specifics:

$1200 Budget
60fps at 1080p
Not planning on overclocking
Would prefer air-cooling
Would obviously want durable & reliable parts

Here is what I've come up with http://pcpartpicker.com/user/RedOmen/saved/4LDr. Feel free to make adjustments or come up with something entirely different (would like to keep the Air 540 case). The concerns that I really have are mostly with the motherboard, power supply, and the cpu cooler, but honestly want my entire build to be criticized and adjusted for efficiency and reliability. I'm new to pc building but not entirely ignorant of its concepts.

 

[Cryoburn101]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.19 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($169.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.32 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($22.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $1162.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-22 23:21 EDT-0400)

Changes-
GTX 770, better than the 750 ti.
XFX PSU, more reputable brand, cheaper.
WD 1 TB HDD, I've had issues with Seagate HDDs in the past.

That cooler is one of the most popular CPU coolers out there. It cools nicely and cheaply.
Motherboard may be a bit overkill, but it allows for future upgrades.
This will get the job done for a few years. If you have any questions just ask!

 

[Deleted member 1501676]

Thank-you very much for the input. One of the things that I was worried about was trying to find parts from manufacturers that are reliable as it can be difficult to do without actually having some components from that brand or manufacturer.

 

[CTurbo]

This is better for just $1050

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PQ0S
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PQ0S/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PQ0S/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($22.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $1056.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 01:34 EDT-0400)


And this would be even better for $1175

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PQ6P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PQ6P/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PQ6P/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($422.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Desktop Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($22.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $1174.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 01:35 EDT-0400)