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elbert

You do understand the case doesn't support SF PSU and will cost to get a support bracket.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/sfx-to-atx-psu-adapter-bracket


The SF PSU are costly no matter what wattage you get.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($119.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $119.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I'd recommend spending a bit more to get a truly tiny ITX PC, but up to you.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($110.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($76.85 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - FireCuda 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card ($414.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Silverstone - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1186.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 22:02 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($110.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($76.85 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Silverstone - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1128.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 22:03 EDT-0400
 
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elbert

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Get a higher watt PSU. You will need it to support the 1070 plus overclocking the Ryzen.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($110.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: PNY - CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($52.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.49 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1113.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Guru3D says you need 450~500 with no overclocking.
Here is Guru3D's power supply recommendation:

GeForce GTX 1070 / 1080 - On your average system the card requires you to have a 450~500 Watts power supply unit.
GeForce GTX 1070 / 1080 SLI - On your average system the cards require you to have a 750~850 Watts power supply unit.

If you are going to overclock your GPU or processor, then we do recommend you purchase something with some more stamina.
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Note it says slash 1080... lol.
Not to mention OVP.
Card power draw under synthetic load= 181w
This means at most system draw theoretically would have been around the 350w mark, but Guru 3D aren't good for GPU tests since they don't display system power consumption.
Their recommendation of 450w is accounting for a decent 100w headroom which all reviewers do, even Nvidia and AMD themselves place 'requirements' well above actual to avoid liability.

Techpowerup.
Card peak while gaming (148w)
Card max power consumption (152w)

Take a look at the Tom's Hardware stress test for the Strix which is one of the more power hungry 1070s.
https://img.purch.com/r/600x450/aHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmJlc3RvZm1pY3JvLmNvbS8wL1gvNjYwOTkzL29yaWdpbmFsLzA0LVRvcnR1cmUtUG93ZXItQ29uc3VtcHRpb24ucG5n

450w is heaps.
 
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So I was stumped on the PSU also . However I'm firm on my case I chose ! I really like that case alot and think my build would look good on it . I forgot to mention I have old hard drives laying around too!

Now for the power supply ..... I was thinking I should get something small form factor since it will help with my graphics card temps but I'm going to purchase custom sleeving too . Note that I'm not getting extensions . Ones that plug directly in .
My last question is that Silverstone psu any good ?
 
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The Node 202 has the same build quality in a much smaller form factor the size of an internet router.
Are you absolutely sure?
The Nano ITX isn't exactly portable despite it's name, still rather big.
The silverstone unit is solid, however it is SFX, meaning it is smaller than normal to accomodate for the smaller case, hence why I chose it.
 
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Yeah I'm not going to be traveling around with it a lot. I'm just looking for something a bit more compact than ATX. Aw that power supply has mustard cables lol... Yeah that's not my thing. I'm wanting something fully modular but cheap since I'm going to be purchasing cable mods. ( Not Extensions)
I forgot I dont need to factor Windows 10 in the build anymore, I already have it .

Fixed: My Build- https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C2TcLD
 
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I actually forgot to change out the SFX for the CXM for the non-Node 202 list, my bad! :p
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($110.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1149.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Are you sure the CXM is better than the EVGA B3? I see on EVGA's website i can get the custom cable mods there....BTW I managed to get the GTX 1080 in my build.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($110.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.80 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1185.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Yes I stated I already have a Windows 10 copy, Which I forgot..... However for storage I have hard drives laying around to store my games. The SSD, I would only put the OS on.. I don't want to overspend on a Samsung drive.
I think 120GB would be plenty for just my OS?
My question is if I can get cables for the CXM? I think the EVGA PSU might be a better option.....What are your thoughts?
 
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Pushing a PSU near its max can cause more heat. I would suggest a higher watt as both they cool better and cost less on your electric bill. A PSU saves more at around 50% usage. Its also important to note Nvidia suggest a 500W 8 pin for the 1070. It not only does it comes down to wattage but also amps on the 12v rail and not all PSU's are balanced for high end video cards. I would highly suggest the 550w seasonic gold as its a top of the line PSU.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1070/specifications

 
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PcPartPicker says the system shall only use 299W total. I think the 450W should leave plenty of room for overclocking the Ryzen 1700.
 
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It will be heaps, ignore @elbert above, 450w is plenty for a 1070, recommended wattages are there to make sure people don't buy crappy generic 500w units made in someone's garage then blame Nvidia when it blows up in their face.
@OP, windows 10 can grow to up to 80GB, and software takes another large chunk, especially with antivirus etc.
10-15% needs to be kept clear at all times to avoid performance throttling too.
The Corsair unit listed also has black cables, no need for custom sleeving.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($110.00)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($0.00)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1142.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Problem is some of that is shared if you check the tech specs on the PSU. Upto a 110w can go to the 3.3v and 5v that powers your drives and other parts. The overclocked 1070 can pull upto 225w from the 8 pin and PCIE slot. There isn't much room for error with a 450w.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/cx-series-cx450m-450-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-atx-psu-eu
 
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Okay. Well I'm going to be going with white cable sleeves. I think the EVGA B3 will be a better choice for that since it's fully modular! Seems to be a bit smaller too.... Ill do as you say and get the higher capacity SSD.( BTW I don't use Antivirus, waste and boggles down systems.) Any other recommendations?
 
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225w for the 1070 max right?
Chuck on say 120w max for the CPU and rest of the components.
Note that the theoretical max will NEVER be hit by a decent unit with a half competent VRM.
Even under synthetic load most will sit around the 70-80% of TDP mark just because it'd be stupid to max out a connection and fry connectors.
This still leaves an odd 100w headroom not to mention OVP which usually goes about 50-100w over the rated voltage and can hold out for a small period of time when hitting the max of even that.
It's fine, the CXM is a high quality unit.
 
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Ill just make you both happy and get the EVGA 550W B3! It actually is only like $8 more lol
 
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