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Fractal Design Pop Air Black Tempered Glass Clear Tint

Fractal Design Pop Air Black Tempered Glass Clear Tint

Bottom line: The Fractal Design Pop Air Black Tempered Glass Clear Tint: Fits ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX boards for flexible builds; main trade-off: RGB Aspect fans reserved for pricier Pop Air RGB TG model.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fits ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX boards for flexible builds
  • ✓ Clear-tint tempered glass side panel showcases your components
  • ✓ Holds up to three HDDs plus six SSDs for storage-heavy rigs
  • ✓ Radiator support: 280mm front, 240mm top, 120mm rear

Cons

  • ✗ RGB Aspect fans reserved for pricier Pop Air RGB TG model
  • ✗ Tempered glass adds weight and shows fingerprints
  • ✗ 280mm front radiator cap rules out 360mm front AIOs
  • ✗ Optical bay use costs you one SSD mount

Manufacturer description

Fractal fuse flair with function in the new Pop series of cases that doesn’t skimp on aesthetics or flexibility. The entire series offers a solid foundation and excellent build quality, giving all users plenty of options and room to maneuver.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • Accommodates ATX / mATX / Mini ITX Motherboards
  • Vividly colored motherboard plate, drive trays and exterior accents (Pop Air RGB TG Cyan/Magenta/Green/Orange Core)
  • Easily mounted tempered glass side panel lets you showcase your components (TG models only)
  • Up to three HDDs and six SSDs (or two HDDs and five SSDs with one optical bay in use)
  • Comes with three of our 120 mm Aspect 12 RGB (Pop Air RGB TG) fans (and supports two more for a total of five)
  • Holds radiators up to 280 mm in the front, 240 mm in the top and 120 mm in the rear

Full Specifications

BrandFractal Design
ColorBlack Tempered Glass Clear Tint
Fan Size120 Millimeters
MaterialTempered Glass
Case TypeMid Tower
Model NamePop Air Black - Tempered Glass Clear Tint
Unit Count1.0 Count
Light ColorWhite
Model NumberFD-C-POA1A-02
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Fans3
Mfr Part NumberFD-C-POA1A-02
Total Usb Ports1
Antenna LocationGaming
Compatible DevicesFractal Design USB-C 10Gbps Cable – Model D
Enclosure MaterialTempered Glass
Total USB 2.0 Ports1
Warranty Description2 Years
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 Inches
Supported MotherboardATX

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