I'm building a new system and need a new case, preferably a quiet one. What's the best ones out now?

Previously was using an Antec Sonata II which was nice and quiet, but the door kept breaking off, and the front LEDs stopped lighting up.

techincally there is no such thing as a quiet case.
it has to do with items you put in the case.

EG: case fans, cpu fan, PS, video card etc.

with that said a thin crappy case will introduce vibratory noise where a well built case will not.

some cases have ok but not great included fans, others sorry and loud fans

etc etc.. i like the Zalman Z9

I am building a new one using the Antec P183 and love it.  They focus on quiet systems.  Bought it from "endpcnoise.com"

jcschild


techincally there is no such thing as a quiet case.
it has to do with items you put in the case.

EG: case fans, cpu fan, PS, video card etc.

with that said a thin crappy case will introduce vibratory noise where a well built case will not.

some cases have ok but not great included fans, others sorry and loud fans

etc etc.. i like the Zalman Z9

Well I thought my Antec Sonata II was pretty good soundwise. I could hardly hear the fan. Way better than my previous case. It's just that the stupid door keeps breaking off.

BretB

 I am building a new one using the Antec P183 and love it.

I've got the Antec P183 case, but I would hesitate about recommending it.  I found it too small and cramped and awkward to work with.  Space is tight, with SATA and power connectors end up bunched up and pressing against each other and against components.  Also, sometimes the side covers are be difficult to put back on, with PSU cables pressing against them.  On the positive side, it does provide good sound insulation.  In hindsight, I regret not going for the larger P193.