First PC help

[h3arts]

I've never built a PC before, so right off the bat let me just say that any advice will help.
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Alright, so here's my build so far.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&Tpk=cooler%20master%20hyper%20evo%20212&IsVirtualParent=1
MotherBoard: Haswell Z87 motherboard (not sure which one)
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233280
Storage: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202030
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146092
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096R
Optical Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289R
Operating System: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

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I would prefer a cheaper CPU cooler if possible, and a better video card if needed. I also don't care much about the case. I also want a 128GB SSD but, I'm note sure which one..
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In a little detail I want a PC for around $1200-$1400ish in price (not including monitor, speakers, keyboard etc.) I'm planning on editing short films in a couple of months. I'm not sure what editing software I'll be using, I was thinking Final Cut Pro X though. I'm also planning on some heavy gaming along with game recording and editing. Editing is the biggest concern as I'm going to be getting a film degree. However, I want to be able to pretty much play and record any game without any problems on high settings.
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Site note: I'm not sure if I should go with Fraps or Dxtory. I want to use Fraps but, I'm not sure the correct way to use it exactly.. What I mean is playing the game on the HDD and recording on the SSD or something? If someone could explain this to me that would be great. Also what to save on which drive would be good. (OS, Games Etc.)
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Are all of my components compatible? Will I be able to run programs such as After Effects too?

Thanks in advance!!

*EDIT* -- I just went on a website and built a PC using their configuration and this is what I got -- http://www.ibuypower.com/Carts/ShoppingCarts.aspx

This is pretty much, sorta kinda what I want??? Should I just do something like this where someone builds it for me as I've never build a PC before? Also is this a better deal than buying all of the parts on my own etc. Are these even the correct parts as I have in my build?

 

[Jack Revenant]

My moms freaking out about me spending so much money... She wants me to have some website build my rig for me =/ No harm in at least looking.. any reliable sites that you know of?

*EDIT* I made an ok pc on cyberpowerpc.com but, it doesn't have 100% what I want.. I got a good price though =/

*EDIT2* Rage! I'm just going to make it myself..

Your comment is somewhat at odds with itself. To answer in order:
Digital Storm is pretty decent, as such places go.

I'm not a fan of CyberPowerPC, and no online assembler will be as efficient as building it yourself.

Which you seem to have noticed.

As an addendum, how old are you, if I may ask? I would feel slightly uneasy about the prospect of advising, say, a twelve-year-old to assemble his own system.

Lmao. Just turned 18 last week I have a job and a car. I'm just easily swayed and indecisive. (also I've just finished my AA degree and highschool simultaneously if that would further impress you)

A job and a car? you're ahead of most people I know.

Just wanted to make sure. That being the case, I'm sure that you can learn to assemble a PC. It won't be terribly difficult, with the build you're planning.

I'm actually not too worried about physically building it. Some rubber gloves and I should be fine. Its the parts that scare me as this is a huge investment.

Also useful: Antistatic wristband.

Well, it's a big investment, but living in a developed country tends to require a lot of big investments. Cars, insurance, college bills... in that context, it's actually a pretty minor investment. That said, I completely understand. I was a wreck for days when I was designing my first high-end PC.

 

[h3arts]

My moms freaking out about me spending so much money... She wants me to have some website build my rig for me =/ No harm in at least looking.. any reliable sites that you know of?

*EDIT* I made an ok pc on cyberpowerpc.com but, it doesn't have 100% what I want.. I got a good price though =/

*EDIT2* Rage! I'm just going to make it myself..

Your comment is somewhat at odds with itself. To answer in order:
Digital Storm is pretty decent, as such places go.

I'm not a fan of CyberPowerPC, and no online assembler will be as efficient as building it yourself.

Which you seem to have noticed.

As an addendum, how old are you, if I may ask? I would feel slightly uneasy about the prospect of advising, say, a twelve-year-old to assemble his own system.

Lmao. Just turned 18 last week I have a job and a car. I'm just easily swayed and indecisive. (also I've just finished my AA degree and highschool simultaneously if that would further impress you)

A job and a car? you're ahead of most people I know.

Just wanted to make sure. That being the case, I'm sure that you can learn to assemble a PC. It won't be terribly difficult, with the build you're planning.

I'm actually not too worried about physically building it. Some rubber gloves and I should be fine. Its the parts that scare me as this is a huge investment.

Also useful: Antistatic wristband.

Well, it's a big investment, but living in a developed country tends to require a lot of big investments. Cars, insurance, college bills... in that context, it's actually a pretty minor investment. That said, I completely understand. I was a wreck for days when was designing my first high-end PC.

It's almost over though.. I'm so close..

 

[Jack Revenant]

Also useful: Antistatic wristband.

Well, it's a big investment, but living in a developed country tends to require a lot of big investments. Cars, insurance, college bills... in that context, it's actually a pretty minor investment. That said, I completely understand. I was a wreck for days when was designing my first high-end PC.

It's almost over though.. I'm so close..

[insert cat "Hang in There" poster here]