I am looking into something similar. Sharing some thoughts here.
- Use a low power CPU and a passive cooler
- Or, use mainboard with passively cooled on-board CPU
- Go all-SSD, HDDs need more power, need more cooling and produce noise
- Use a Pico-PSU and an external power supply brick
- Or, use a fan-less PSU
Tries to force me to read it on the Reddit app. No.