Fractal Design Pop Mini Silent Black Solid
Bottom line: The Fractal Design Pop Mini Silent Black Solid: Sound-damped build: closed front, closed top, bitumen panels, foam; main trade-off: no RGB or lighting on the Solid Black variant.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Sound-damped build: closed front, closed top, bitumen panels, foam
- ✓ Fits mATX and Mini ITX boards in a modest footprint
- ✓ Ships with three 120mm Aspect fans included
- ✓ Holds up to two HDDs plus six SSDs
- ✓ Two 5.25" bays with storage drawer and magnetic cover
Cons
- ✗ No RGB or lighting on the Solid Black variant
- ✗ Solid panel hides your components, unlike the TG version
- ✗ Limited to mATX/Mini ITX, not full ATX builds
- ✗ Two-HDD ceiling is tight for large storage arrays
Manufacturer description
Fractal fuse flair with function in the new Pop series of cases that doesn’t skimp on aesthetics or flexibility. The Pop Mini Silent offers a sound-damped build in excellent quality and with a modest footprint.
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Key Features
- Accommodates mATX / Mini ITX Motherboards
- Excellent noise reduction thanks to a closed front, a closed top, bitumen side panels and sound-damping foam
- Easily mounted tempered glass side panel lets you showcase your components (Pop Mini Silent TG)
- Up to two HDDs and six SSDs (or one HDD and five SSDs with one optical bay in use)
- Comes with three of our 120 mm Aspect fans
- Two neatly concealed 5.25” bays with storage drawer and magnetic cover
Full Specifications
| Brand | Fractal Design |
|---|---|
| Color | Black Solid |
| Fan Size | 12 centimeters |
| Material | Tempered Glass |
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| Model Name | Pop Mini Silent Black – Solid |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Light Color | Black |
| Model Number | FD-C-POS1M-01 |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Fans | 3 |
| Mfr Part Number | FD-C-POS1M-01 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 1 |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | Fractal Design USB-C 10Gbps Cable – Model D |
| Enclosure Material | Tempered Glass |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 5.25 inches |
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