1. if you have some pad or gel on the bottom of the pump the noise should be very low you shouldn't able to hear it over your 1600+rpm fans.
2. just get a tube reservoir like EK 150ml or the Swiftech MicroRes 2.
I've pretty much decided on the MCP35X myself. However, i intend to also use swiftechs MCR320 with inegrated reservoir. Should offer quality cooling with near silence when configured properly.