If you're going to get a better cooling kit, you may as well get a cheaper cpu. The OC ceiling of that core is about the same across the board...you'll just have to overvolt/cool the cheaper ones more.
The reserator has its place. As you mentioned, there is no need to mod your case, and that price point would probably soften the criticism the unit saw at $300. Twin L1a's at 5v are quiet, but not as quiet as fanless.
Still, your drives, and the PSU required to run such a rig will end up being the loudest things in your rig, so keep that in mind.
IMHO, the reserator would be a nice complement to a SFF case.
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