Quiet case, willing to spend some $$$

[Mercutio]

While I am willing to spend money, I'm not interested in exotics such as the Zalman case. I'm looking for a case that comes stock with quiet fans - integrated fan control is cool, but I'm not going to undervolt or change out fans unless that's my only choice. I'd love to be able to get a slick lian-li, but I just don't know what their actual noise levels are like. I should add that I will not be overclocking anything.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[templarknightx]

Antec P180 and P150. Designed for quieter computing

 

[w1retap]

Ever look at the Lian-Li S80? To me, it looks like it has a real quiet design. There are secondary covers that go over all the side panels, and there are attachable fan silencers for the PSU and exhaust. If I was to do a silent build, this is the case I would probably choose.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=204&products_id=4413

 

[Ockie]

Another vote for the P180

 

[Mercutio]

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, it looks like the Lian-Li S80 is a bit too tight internally for cards like the 8800GTX. And everyone keeps reaffirming the P180 as best quiet case - I guess it's popular for a reaon. :]

 

[templarx7]

yeah, the p180 is quiet and good looking

 

[c1001]

P180, but change out the stock fans. They aren't quiet unless on the lowest setting, at which point they don't push any air.