is my case ok for graphics card in this new build?

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my parents need a new PC so I have put together the following:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cs3fhM

It is basically used for home office work, some music and picture/video viewing. Granted I went a little overkill for what they need but I also want it to last as long as possible. Plus I don't like to buy crap parts. I do have a few questions I have since it has been almost 5 years since my last build.
-Will the video card fit ok with this case?
-Is this the best motherboard for the setup?
-Is the power supply too overkill? worth stepping down in wattage?

Obviously I am open to any suggestions and am willing to purchase parts immediately. Thanks in advance!
 
A 750Ti might be still overkill for your parents but if you can choose that if you want the low power feature

Here is my suggestion:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card ($89.24 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ 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 ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($178.62 @ Amazon)
Total: $945.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-04 19:11 EDT-0400)
 
You could go AMD MiniITX route:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($89.10 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($78.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($178.62 @ Amazon)
Total: $818.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-04 19:17 EDT-0400)
 
For for home office work, some music and picture/video viewing, you shouldn't need any overclocking.
However, if the price of a quality z87 is cheaper than a h97, you can consider it.
What Z87 are you comparing though?