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Black steel mid-tower case with open mesh front panel and tempered glass side panel

Fractal Design

Fractal Design Pop 2 Air Black FD-C-POA2A-02 PC case

SKU CH-7P5Q-HH6HP MPN FD-C-POA2A-02

ATX mid-tower with mesh front panel, three included 120 mm fans, room for 416 mm graphics cards and 360 mm top radiators

  • Max graphics card length416 mm
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supplyATX
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / mATX / ITX
  • Dust filteringTop (steel); Bottom/ PSU (nylon)

Model Pop 2 Air Black TG

  • Mesh front panel maximises airflow for cooler components
  • Three included Aspect 2 fans deliver strong cooling out of the box
  • Fits graphics cards up to 416 mm and top radiators up to 360 mm
  • 35 mm cable guide with straps keeps routing tidy
  • Supports ATX, mATX and ITX motherboards

Airflow-Focused ATX Mid Tower

The Fractal Design Pop 2 Air is an ATX mid-tower case built around an open mesh front panel. It supports ATX, mATX and ITX motherboards and includes three Aspect 2 non-PWM 120 mm fans at the front. The steel chassis offers room for graphics cards up to 416 mm and CPU coolers up to 170 mm tall.

Thermals and Power Draw

Seven 120 mm or two 140 mm fan mounts are available across front, top and rear positions. The top panel accepts radiators up to 360 mm with a width limit of 121 mm when using 47 mm high memory and a 407 mm long card. Dust filters on the top steel panel and bottom nylon PSU cover help keep internals clean.

Bundled Extras and Software

Three pre-installed front fans deliver immediate airflow without extra purchase. A 35 mm deep cable routing channel with straps simplifies wire management behind the motherboard tray. Front I/O provides one USB 3.0 port, one USB-C 5Gbps port, a combo audio jack and RGB cycle buttons for compatible lighting strips.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 416 mm
Higher than about 71% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product linePop 2 Air
Model nameFD-C-POA2A-02
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays1
2.5-inch internal bays2 dedicated, up to 3 total
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1 x USB 3.0 & 1 x USB-C (5 Gbit/s), Combo Audio Jack, RGB Cycle Buttons
Power
Power supply includedNO
Power supplyATX
Size & build
Max graphics card length416 mm
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeYes
Dust filteringTop (steel); Bottom/ PSU (nylon)
Fan mounting optionsTotal fan mounts: 7 × 120 mm / 2 × 140 mm
Front: 3 × 120 (3 x Aspect 2 Non-PWM included)
Top: 3 × 120/ 2 × 140 mm
Rear: 1 × 120 mm
Product dimensions481 × 215 × 462 mm
Product weight7.4kg
Shipping weight8.80 kg
Package size546 × 540 × 305 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / mATX / ITX
Radiator supportTop: 120/240/360* (Up to 121 mm wide with 47 mm high RAM and 407 mm long)
Rear: Up to 120 mm
CPU cooler height limit170 mm
PSU length limit180 mm
More details
LED lightingNo

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Questions about this item

How do I install the front-panel USB-C cable and what step is often missed?

Route the USB-C (5Gbps) header through the 35 mm cable guide behind the motherboard tray and connect it to the board's front-panel USB-C header; the step often missed is seating the connector fully before tidying the straps.

Which dust filters will need cleaning or replacement over time?

The top steel mesh filter and the bottom nylon PSU filter are removable; pull them out, rinse or vacuum, and refit — no other filters are fitted.

What is the first cooling limit reached when running a 360 mm top radiator with tall RAM?

The radiator width is limited to 121 mm when RAM exceeds 47 mm height, so wide 360 mm units may not fit alongside tall modules.

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