New to building a PC - former mac guy. Help?

I am looking to build a desktop PC, and I am a former mac guy, I just realize that the cost makes so much sense to build it myself. I have done a little research on some parts and I think I am starting to get somewhere but would like some help or suggestions (of course if someone wants to just publish a wishlist on newegg for me, that'd be great too!).
Budget - I'm hoping for somewhere around 1000, but  I am a bit flexible - of course, the cheaper the better.
Here is what I will be using it for:
Photo/video editing
- CS5
- Avid or Sony Vegas
Some gaming
- doesn't have to be Crysis ready, but would like to play some regular Steam games (ie. TF2, Left 4 Dead etc.)
Some HTPC stuff
-storage
Here is what I know or would like to use so far
I am fairly certain I want a core i7. Specifically I'm looking at the core i7 950 (3.06GHz) as it seems to be one that many people are fond of.
Also leaning toward the GeForce GTX 460 as a video card. Again because many seem to be using it and it has the CUDA for all my CS5 benefits.
Leaning toward 6-8GB of RAM, preferably DDR3
Also, if possible would like to have a SSD for the OS and programs and a separate drive for all the media storage
This is what I know so far - but again, I'm a complete newb and have never built a PC before (I'm not even sure all the parts I need).
Any suggestions would be great and useful, and as I said, if someone wants to build a wishlist on newegg and then everyone else can pick it apart and fix me up I would be GREATLY appreciative.
Thanks a bunch for all the help!
-Scott

This is what I have so far in my cart.
Qty.
Product Description
Savings
Total Price
1
EVGA 01G-P3-1378-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) FTW EE 1GB 256-bit  GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814130581
Return Policy: VGA  Standard Return Policy
$10.00 Mail-in  Rebate Card14-130-581
$239.99
1
Nvidia Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X 2 Game Coupon - Gift PC Game
Item #: N82E16800999249
Return Policy: VGA  Replacement Only Return Policy
-$49.99 Saving
$49.99
$0.00
1
Sparkle Computer Corp GOLD CLASS SCC-750AF 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80  PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active, 0.99PF Typical PFC ...
Item #: N82E16817103053
Return Policy: Standard  Return Policy
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)  Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ
Item #: N82E16820231225
Return Policy: Memory  Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Combo
$10.00 Mail-in  Rebate17-103-053
$269.98
$249.98
1
Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core  Processor BX80601950
Item #: N82E16819115211
Return Policy: CPU  Replacement Only Return Policy
GIGABYTE GA-X58-USB3 LGA 1366 Intel X58 USB 3.0 ATX Intel  Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128456
Return Policy: Standard  Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
-$14.99 Combo
$489.98
$459.99
Subtotal:
$949.96
The problem, as you can see is that I'm already nearing my total and still need a TON of stuff. Hard Drive, Case, Fan, Power Supply etc. I am trying to keep this build in the 1000-1200 range. Is this even possible or am I doomed?

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