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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

  • Max graphics card length405 mm with front fan mounted
  • Housing materialSteel / Tempered Glass
  • Power supply mountingBottom
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeTempered Glass Panel
  • LED lightingRGB

Model 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.

How it compares

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Price $82.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 405 mm with front fan mounted
Higher than about 55% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFractal Design
Product linePop Air RGB
Model nameFD-C-POR1A-05
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack / Orange
Storage
5.25-inch external baysNo
3.5-inch internal bays3 (2 included)
2.5-inch internal bays4 (2 included)
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports2 x USB 3.0, 2 x Audio, Optional USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C via upgrade kit (sold separately)
Power
Power supply includedNo
Size & build
Max graphics card length405 mm with front fan mounted
Housing materialSteel / Tempered Glass
Power supply mountingBottom
Side panel typeTempered Glass Panel
Fan mounting optionsFront: 2 × 120 mm (2 x Aspect 12 RGB included) / 2 × 140 mm fan
Top: 2 × 120 mm / 2 × 140 mm fan
Rear: 1 × 120 mm fan (1 x Aspect 12 RGB included)
Product dimensions18.64 in × 8.46 in × 17.87 in
Product weight15.87 lb (7.2 kg)
Shipping weight9.30 kg
Package size559 × 559 × 305 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
Radiator supportFront: 280 mm
Top: 240 mm (max 46 mm RAM height)
Rear: 120 mm
CPU cooler height limit170 mm
PSU length limit170 mm
In the box
Included itemsPop Air case
Accessory bag
User manual
Radiator brackets
More details
LED lightingRGB
Included fansFront - 2 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 120 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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