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Fractal Design Pop Air (Black Solid) Gaming Case, ATX, Hexagonal Mesh Front, 3 Fans
- SKU:
- FD-C-POA1A-01
- UPC:
- 7340172703075
- MPN:
- FD-C-POA1A-01
- Availability:
- In Stock
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Description
Fractal Design Pop Air Black Solid – ATX Airflow Case with Hexagonal Mesh Front & 3× 120mm Fans
The Fractal Design Pop Air Black Solid is a high-airflow ATX mid-tower PC case that blends clean Scandinavian design with practical builder features. The signature hexagonal (honeycomb) mesh front is engineered to pull in fresh air while acting as an easy-to-clean dust filter, helping your system run cooler during gaming and everyday workloads.
At a glance: ATX/mATX/Mini-ITX support, 3× pre-installed 120mm Fractal Aspect 12 fans (2 front + 1 rear), radiators up to 280mm front and 240mm top, and two cleverly hidden 5.25" bays behind a magnetic cover—ideal if you still want an optical drive or front accessories.
Built for airflow (without losing the clean look)
- High-airflow mesh front designed to maximise intake and help keep dust under control
- 3 fans included for strong out-of-the-box cooling (supports up to 5 total fans)
- Radiator support: Front up to 280mm, Top up to 240mm (mind motherboard/RAM clearance), Rear 120mm
Excellent compatibility for modern hardware
- GPU clearance: up to 405mm (with front fan installed)
- CPU cooler height: up to 170mm
- PSU length: up to 170mm
- Expansion slots: 7
Storage flexibility + hidden 5.25" bays
Pop Air is surprisingly flexible for storage-focused builds:
- Up to 3× HDD and 6× SSD (or 2× HDD + 5× SSD with one optical bay in use)
- 2 concealed 5.25" bays with storage drawer and magnetic cover
- Includes 2 versatile trays that each support a 3.5" + 2.5" drive simultaneously
Front I/O (simple + upgradeable)
- 2× USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Type-A
- Mic + headphone jacks
- Optional USB-C upgrade available separately (adds a front USB-C port)
Dimensions & identifiers
- Size (L×W×H): 473.5 × 215 × 454 mm
- Weight: 6.8 kg
- MPN: FD-C-POA1A-01 | UPC: 7340172703075
- Warranty: 2 Years
Perfect for: airflow-focused gaming PCs, high-performance air cooling builds, and users who want a clean black case with hidden 5.25" bays and excellent GPU clearance.
Specification
Form Factor: ATX
Power Supply Wattage: No PSU
Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Connectors / Controls
2 x USB 3.0
Audio I/O
Power button
Reset button
Click here for USB-C cable to add a full speed USB Type-C front port
Audio I/O
Power button
Reset button
Click here for USB-C cable to add a full speed USB Type-C front port
Drive Bays
Dedicated 2.5" drive mounts: 4 (2 included)
Combined 3.5/2.5" drive mounts: 3 (2 included)
5.25" drive mounts: 2
Combined 3.5/2.5" drive mounts: 3 (2 included)
5.25" drive mounts: 2
Expansion Slots: 7 Expansion slots
Cooling System
Included
Front: 2 x Aspect 12 120mm fans
Rear: 1 x Aspect 12 120mm fan
Fan Mounts
Front: 2 x 120 / 140 mm
Top: 2 x 120 / 140 mm
Rear: 1 x 120 mm
Bottom: N/A
Front: 2 x Aspect 12 120mm fans
Rear: 1 x Aspect 12 120mm fan
Fan Mounts
Front: 2 x 120 / 140 mm
Top: 2 x 120 / 140 mm
Rear: 1 x 120 mm
Bottom: N/A
Radiator Support:
Front: Up to 280 mm radiator
Top: Up to 240 mm (max 35mm MB component height)
Rear: 120 mm radiator
Bottom: N/A
Colour: Black
Material
Left side panel: Steel
Right side panel: Steel
Right side panel: Steel
Compatibility:
GPU max length:
405 mm with front fan mounted
CPU cooler max height:
170 mm
PSU max length:
170 mm
405 mm with front fan mounted
CPU cooler max height:
170 mm
PSU max length:
170 mm
Weight/Dimensions
6.8 kg
(LxWxH) 473.5 x 215 x 454 mm
(LxWxH) 473.5 x 215 x 454 mm
Additional Features: See Description / Video
Accessories
Accessory bag
User manual
Package Weight: 8.7500 kg
Warranty: 2 Years
Return
30 Days Return
FAQ: Frequently Asked Question
Fractal Design Pop Air — FAQ
What motherboards fit?
ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX are supported.
How many fans come in the box?
Three 120 mm Aspect 12 fans (two front, one rear) are pre-installed. Supports up to five 120 mm (or four 140 mm) fans total.
What radiator sizes does it support?
Front: up to 280 mm; Top: up to 240 mm (keep RAM height ≤ 46 mm); Rear: 120 mm.
Max GPU length?
Up to 405 mm. (Check front radiator/fan clearance if water-cooling.)
Max CPU cooler height?
Up to 170 mm air-cooler clearance.
Max PSU length?
Up to 170 mm. (Longer units may interfere with drive or cable space.)
Is the front mesh dust-filtered?
Yes — dust filters are fitted on the front, top, and PSU intakes.
What storage can I install?
Up to 3× 3.5"/2.5" combo mounts plus 4× 2.5". It also retains dual 5.25" bays behind a magnetic door. Includes two trays that each support a 3.5" and 2.5" drive simultaneously.
Front I/O — does it have USB-C?
Out of the box: 2× USB 3.0 Type-A, mic and headphone jacks. You can add a USB-C 10 Gbps front port with Fractal’s optional upgrade kit.
Is this the tempered-glass version?
No — “Black Solid” has a solid steel side panel (no window). For a windowed look, choose a Pop Air TG variant.
Cable-management room?
~19 mm behind the motherboard tray, with Velcro straps and large pass-throughs for tidy builds.
Dimensions & weight?
Approx. 215 × 454 × 473.5 mm (W×H×D), ~6.8 kg.
Will a 280 mm AIO fit with tall RAM?
Yes in the front. For top-mounted AIOs, keep RAM height ≤ 46 mm.
Anything unique about Pop Air vs other “mesh” cases?
The hex-mesh front aims for high airflow, and it uniquely retains dual 5.25" bays with a neat storage drawer/door — rare on modern cases.
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