I would get the mcp355 it is better than the 655 becauce of head pressure. the mcp655 comes close to it because of gph

raystorm is a great block for the price

Here is a guide as well ( I made)
http://forums.evga.com...700&mpage=1#850227

i can't tell what size radiator ur case can support, i suggest u go search up ur case + water cooling and see what other people can fit in it. from the pictures i've seen, i think it will fit only a 2x120mm fan radiator. if u want to mod ur case, u can probably fit a 3x120mm radiator
 
for your pump, get the swiftech MCP655 or the 35xt, u cannot go wrong with either pumps and they are both known commonly used.
 
for radiator, if ur looking for best bang for ur buck, stick with a swidtech radiators, either the mcr 220 or 320. there is also the xspc rs (240 360) i believe that is equivalent to swiftech radiators. But if u have money to spend, get xspc rx series, either the 240 or 360. the radiators i have suited are more suited for low rpm fans (800-1800 rpm). 
 
both res you have selected are fine, its personally preference how u want to do it. For me, i used an ek multi res.
http://www.jab-tech.com/E...150-Basic-pr-4818.html
what it comes down to is how u want to design ur water-cooling. i have a big glass window so i like to show off the water this way
 
the compression fittings u have picked are Okay too. they're new but i prefer the original bits power compression fittings. i feel the monsoon compression fittings look weird.
http://www.frozencpu.com/...5.html?tl=g30c409s1033
 
 

I forgot the paper towels, lol.  THanks DaveB for pointing that out on the other thread
To the OP, take your time assembling it. Make sure the tube fits well on the compression fittings, you have to insert the tube all the way in, touching the fittings and then you tight them up with the ring.
I usually measure and cut the tubes 1 inches longer to give some room for cutting error. Once all the tubes are measured and cut, take a compression fitting and start opening up both ends of the tubes, that way, you don't apply too much pressure when plugging them into the fittings already place in the block.

Ok, so I think I'm going to go with the Koolance PMP-450S and a pump top or D5 res/pump combo...with a regular D5 top work on this?  It says it's a D5 "Strong"  thanks

Sorry, just to clear up, get the D5/MCP655 TOP or the actual PUMP?
Thanks

Where ate you getting your parts from? Frozencpu.com is a good site but if you are getting koolance parts get them directly from koolance website. Frozencpu marks up a lot or their stuff anywhere from $0.50 to a few bucks per item. It could end up saving you $50 or so depending on how much you buy

Check out some of the reservoirs from xspc. They have some res/ pump combo units and look nice too. Koolance has some nice combo units as well but a bit more pricer than xspc.

Check out some of the reservoirs from xspc. They have some res/ pump combo units and look nice too. Koolance has some nice combo units as well but a bit more pricer than xspc.

Alright, just placed my order for the XSPC Single Bay Res

im useing an XSPC atm but have used black ice GTX befor this build. you might want to take your time and build in steps. ie fit the MB in the case you choose and measure how much room you have. i ran into this issue and had to do some modding to get my push/pull setup to fit above my board. check my mod rigs in my sig for ideas and pictures of what im talking about.

I got the official word.  A 360mm rad will fit, but there is only 50mm clearance between the top of the Cosmos 2 and the MB.  Would you suggest getting a thicker radiator and just doing a pull fan setup in the top, since even with a low profile rad I wouldn't be able to do push/pull?
Thanks

I would recommend a BI Stealth 360 with a set of AP 15's in push/pull, it will be a tight fit, but I think that would be best rad and airflow to maintain push/pull all internal.

Push/pull space permitting is always the best. You will have more air flow vs just a single fan on push or pull and thus more effective cooling.