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Black and orange mid tower case with hexagonal mesh front and tempered glass side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Pop Air RGB FD-C-POR1A-05 Black Orange ATX Mid Tower PC Case

SKU CH-TBVV-1K3BR MPN FD-C-POR1A-05

ATX mid-tower with mesh front panel, three pre-installed 120 mm RGB fans and tempered glass side panel

  • TypeATX Mid Tower
  • ColorBlack / Orange
  • Case MaterialSteel / Tempered Glass
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Power Supply MountedBottom
  • Motherboard CompatibilityATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX

Options Pop Air RGB (Orange Core)

  • Three 120 mm Aspect RGB fans included for immediate airflow and lighting
  • Mesh front panel with hexagonal pattern maximises intake without restrictive filters
  • Supports 280 mm front and 240 mm top radiators for high-capacity liquid cooling
  • Two 3.5" and two 2.5" drives mount on dual trays for flexible storage
  • Front I/O provides two USB 3.0 ports plus audio jacks with optional USB-C upgrade kit

Build foundation

The Fractal Design Pop Air RGB is an ATX mid-tower case built from steel and tempered glass. It supports ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and ships with three 120 mm Aspect RGB fans installed. Two front USB 3.0 ports and audio jacks handle daily peripherals. The hexagonally patterned mesh front panel is designed for high airflow.

Airflow upgrade

This case replaces older enclosures that rely on solid front panels and limited fan mounts. The jump is worth it when a build needs front radiator support up to 280 mm, top radiator space up to 240 mm with a 46 mm RAM clearance limit, and rear 120 mm radiator room. Seven expansion slots and included drive trays that each hold a 3.5" and a 2.5" drive simplify the move.

Interface ceiling

Front I/O tops out at USB 3.0 speeds unless the optional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C upgrade kit is added separately. The top radiator mount is restricted to 240 mm and requires memory modules no taller than 46 mm. Graphics cards are limited to 405 mm length when front fans are fitted, and CPU coolers cannot exceed 170 mm in height.

Highlights

  • Three 120 mm Aspect RGB fans included for immediate airflow and lighting
  • Mesh front panel with hexagonal pattern maximises intake without restrictive filters
  • Supports 280 mm front and 240 mm top radiators for high-capacity liquid cooling
  • Two 3.5" and two 2.5" drives mount on dual trays for flexible storage
  • Front I/O provides two USB 3.0 ports plus audio jacks with optional USB-C upgrade kit

Specifications

BrandFractal Design
SeriesPop Air RGB
ModelFD-C-POR1A-05
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack / Orange
Case MaterialSteel / Tempered Glass
With Power SupplyNo
Power Supply MountedBottom
Motherboard CompatibilityATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Side PanelTempered Glass Panel
LEDRGB
External 5.25" Drive BaysNo
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays3 (2 included)
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays4 (2 included)
Expansion Slots7
Front Ports2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Audio, Optional USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C via upgrade kit (sold separately)
Fan OptionsFront: 2 x 120mm (2 x Aspect 12 RGB included) / 2 x 140mm fan
Top: 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm fan
Rear: 1 x 120mm fan (1 x Aspect 12 RGB included)
Pre-installed FansFront - 2 x 120mm / Rear - 1 x 120mm
Radiator OptionsFront: 280mm
Top: 240mm (max 46mm RAM height)
Rear: 120mm
Max GPU Length405 mm with front fan mounted
Max CPU Cooler Height170 mm
Max PSU Length170 mm
Dimensions18.64" x 8.46" x 17.87"
Weight15.87 lbs.
FeaturesAccommodates ATX / mATX / Mini ITX Motherboards
Vividly colored motherboard plate, drive trays and exterior accents
Easily mounted tempered glass side panel lets you showcase your components
Comes with three 120 mm Aspect 12 RGB 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
The easy-to-clean front mesh acts as a dust filter while allowing high airflow
Front I/O comes with two 3.0 USB 5 Gb/s ports, Mic and headphone jacks
Newly developed RGB controller and RGB power LEDs
Optional USB-C upgrade kit (
Package ContentPop Air case
Accessory bag
User manual
Radiator brackets
Shipping weight9.30 kg
Package size559 × 559 × 305 mm

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Questions about this item

Will a 405 mm graphics card fit with the front 120 mm fans installed?

Yes, the case supports GPU lengths up to 405 mm with the front fans mounted.

How do the three pre-installed Aspect 12 RGB fans connect to the motherboard?

They plug into the included RGB controller, which then connects to a 5 V addressable RGB header and a standard fan header on the motherboard.

When would the two included 3.5-inch drive trays need to be replaced or expanded?

Each tray holds one 3.5-inch and one 2.5-inch drive simultaneously; add the third 3.5-inch bay when you need more than two mechanical drives.

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