<human>: i posted this in r/pcgaming, but i would love a response from other people.

so long story short, just got back from vacation, went to turn on computer, and nothing. im pretty sure just the power supply is shot, but i feel like now is a good time for me to rebuild. ive been looking for a good reason and now i have a halfway decent one.
anyways, my wife agrees and i can go to just about a thousand dollars, and while we are on our way to the store, if you fine gents could throw some ideas my way on what i should pick up.
id like to know what you would want to have if you were in my shoes.
so, with the pc i play some games, i play skyrim, etc, but never at full quality, but also i do a lot of photo and video editing.
if you have any other questions, please ask, but i would love to hear your suggestions for what to pick up and put together.
if it helps, ill be going to the compusa, and maybe the bestbuy nearby.
i know getting the stuff from an online source is cheaper, but when i build a new rig, i really enjoy getting my hands on the componets, and if something is wrong just go to store and return them myself.

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<bot>: building pc rig today on short notice, what do i want(or would you want in your own) for heavy pc gaming, plus photo and video editing.