First timer, PC build for game/photo/video editing

$700 is plenty for the things you need. Where would you like to buy it?

anywhere with a good deal? cheaper would be better

Where do you live? Newegg charges sales tax in California and New Jersey. And it would be usefull if you have a Microcenter near you.

I am from Oregon and I don't think I get charged for sales tax. Um what kinda parts should I get to perform well with my core and mobo?

Good, then we'll just order from Newegg.
Do you have a case? And are all your hard drives SATA?

First of all, I recommend getting a SSD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147134

With your budget, we can get a very nice PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207017

Any 8 or 16 GB RAM kit will be good, unless you will overclock. Try this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233246

If you need a case, get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119194

You will need to get this video card though:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150608

If you don't need a case, get this video card instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102962

However, you should upgrade your motherboard when you have the money, because of it's weak chipset (970). I suggest you get a motherboard with a 990FX chipset.

Thanks fpoon I never thought about the chipset. HOw about the GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990X SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Or any mobo recommendations are also appreciated!

I've never had a good experience with Gigabyte, so I suggest ASrock instead. How much is your budget for another motherboard?

i could always return the ASUS mobo i have now, it's unopened, sitll in the box. I heard newegg has a 15% restocking fee (....) i'll probably return that and get a different one.

the asus i got was around a 100, so asrock wouldn't be bad. any recommendation fpoon?

Sorry for not replying so long.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157281