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After a few boot cycles, I usually change BIOS setting to skip the POST. It just takes too long and the results don't have much value on a stable machine - if it broke during last shutdown, I know anyways on startup.

Have an older Xeon which I use as remote desktop. Is solid.

HP Z workstations are pretty good and have specified acoustic levels. In places like Germany I believe it’s a workplace safety requirement.

I got a 3 or 4U chassis and hacked in Noctua fans, made it silent.