Looking for a compact ATX PSU for a small case

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Calaphos

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I'm looking for a new PSU in the ATX form factor for my relatively small case - a Rajintek Styx. It has to be shorter than 160mm in length, otherwise it will collide with the GPU.
Because the case is already quite cramped with 2 HDDs and a big cooler I am looking for a fully modular (or at least partly modular) solution with preferably short cables. Flat cables would also be a big plus and are certainly prefered over the thick, stiff cables I have now.

As for power and efficency I am not sure.
So far the Systems consists of a overclocked i7 2600k, a gtx 1060 and several HDDs / SSDs / Fans.
Upgrade plans for the future are a vega or 1080ti style card, so power consumption here will increase. I'm not looking into a dual GPU system however.
Otherwise there is probably a Zen upgrade coming, but that shouldnt change the power consumption.

For Efficiency: I want a decently quit system, especially when in idle. When gaming low noise would be nice, but a GPU is probably louder than a PSU anyways (although right now I've got a louder GPU cooler)

Budget doesnt really matter, as long as it stays reasonable.
 
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According to the link you provided -

STYX / STYX CLASSIC
STYX, RAIJINTEK’s new aluminum Micro ATX case, has a remarkable elegant appearance design and high compatibility with your PC system. STYX is compatible with regular/ standard ATX Power supply.

Any standard ATX power supply will fit.
 
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All 160mm - Price from high to low, all quality models and will be suitable for your current specs and that 1080ti in the future.
Corsair AX760 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020045-UK-Professional-Modular-Platinum/dp/B00A74X9SO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489426803&sr=8-1&keywords=AX760i
Seasonic Seasonic P760 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-Platinum-Certified-Modular-Supply/dp/B009VV55TA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489426907&sr=8-1&keywords=seasonic+platinum+760w
EVGA Supernova G2 750W https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Supernova-Gold-Power-Supply/dp/B01AHRQW5W/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1489427247&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=evga+700w+g2
Seasonic M12-II EVO 750W https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-M12-II-Bronze-Certified-Modular/dp/B00F4H8PHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489427188&sr=8-1&keywords=seasonic+m12ii-750w
 
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A tough problem.
Assuming your requirements are truly as stated:
1. LESS than 160mm
2. ATX format
3. Able to handle a GTX1080ti which will be 600w
4. Modular. Note that a modular psu will have relatively stiff connectors at the psu end. Fixed cables will give you more room.

My best suggestion is a SeaSonic S12G-750 which is 5.51" long or 140mm
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4CP2MA3921

A similarly sized 650w unit that is priced better is the SeaSonic S12II Series S12II 620
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
 
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It needs to be less than 160, right now my PSU is exactly that length and is in contact with the edge of the GPU. A longer GPU will collide with the PSUs cables.
So far I've considered the Cooler Master V750
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171099
and the silverstone strider series.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256155&cm_re=silverstone_strider_650W-_-17-256-155-_-Product
Its also available with gold efficency.
Im buying in germany, so the prices are as follows:
The Cooler master 750W one: 101 Euro - slightly cheaper than the 650W version
and the Silverstones: Gold, 650W - 105 Euro or Platinum 650W - 125 Euro
Are those extra 20 Euro worth it for the higher efficency?
Any experiences, advice, etc. especially with the Cooler master PSU?
 
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