10 hours ago
If you want the quietest possible setup, SSDs are the best choice. They remove all vibration and make the NAS almost silent. If SSDs feel too expensive for the full capacity you want, you can also use very quiet options like WD Red Plus or even laptop grade 2.5 inch HDDs, which run with far less noise than 3.5 inch drives.
You also have the option of going for a silent style NAS. Asustor has the Flashstor series, and QNAP has several compact models that stay very quiet, especially when paired with SSDs. These work well in a living room because you avoid the constant low level hum that larger four bay units can produce.
Your streaming needs are simple, so you do not need a heavy system. A quiet two bay NAS with SSDs is ideal, or a small four bay unit with low noise drives if you want more capacity later.
You also have the option of going for a silent style NAS. Asustor has the Flashstor series, and QNAP has several compact models that stay very quiet, especially when paired with SSDs. These work well in a living room because you avoid the constant low level hum that larger four bay units can produce.
Your streaming needs are simple, so you do not need a heavy system. A quiet two bay NAS with SSDs is ideal, or a small four bay unit with low noise drives if you want more capacity later.