Fractal Design Pop XL Air Full Tower Case (White Tempered Glass Clear)

Overview

The Fractal Design FD-C-POR1X-01 is a full-tower PC case designed to provide ample space and efficient cooling for high-performance desktop builds. It features a spacious interior that supports graphics cards up to 455 mm long and CPU coolers up to 185 mm tall, making it suitable for powerful gaming rigs and workstations. The case comes with four pre-installed 120 mm RGB fans and a front panel with a honeycomb mesh pattern to ensure strong airflow while minimizing dust intake.

Key features

• Honeycomb mesh front panel that promotes effective airflow and reduces dust buildup for cleaner internal components.
• Four pre-installed Aspect 12 RGB fans with Trip Wire blade design and durable rifle bearings to deliver efficient and quiet cooling right out of the box.
• Support for up to six fans or multiple liquid-cooling radiators, including a 360 mm radiator in the front, allowing for advanced thermal management.
• Spacious interior layout that accommodates large graphics cards and tall CPU coolers, enabling high-end component compatibility.
• Three modular drive trays that can hold both 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch drives simultaneously, plus a dedicated bracket for two additional 2.5 inch SSDs, offering versatile storage options.
• Hidden compartment with two 5.25 inch bays and an integrated drawer to organize screws, cables, and small accessories, keeping the build tidy.
• Tempered glass side panel that provides a clear view of internal components and RGB lighting, perfect for showcasing your build.
• Front I/O panel equipped with a USB-C port, multiple USB Type-A ports, audio jacks, and an ARGB control button for convenient connectivity and lighting customization.

Key specs

• Case type: Full tower
• Graphics card clearance: Up to 455 mm
• CPU cooler clearance: Up to 185 mm
• Pre-installed fans: Four 120 mm Aspect 12 RGB fans
• Fan support: Up to six 120 mm fans
• Radiator support: Front up to 360 mm
• Drive bays: Three modular trays for 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch drives, plus bracket for two 2.5 inch SSDs, two 5.25 inch bays in hidden compartment
• Side panel: Tempered glass
• Front I/O ports: USB-C, multiple USB Type-A, audio jacks, ARGB control button

Connectivity and compatibility

The front I/O panel offers modern connectivity options to support a variety of peripherals and accessories. The inclusion of a USB-C port ensures compatibility with the latest devices, while additional USB Type-A ports provide connections for legacy hardware. Audio jacks allow for easy headset or speaker setup, and the ARGB control button lets you customize the lighting effects of the included fans and other compatible components.

Ideal uses and environments

This case is well suited to users who require a balance of spacious hardware support and effective cooling, such as gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. Its ability to house large graphics cards and multiple cooling solutions makes it a strong choice for overclocked systems or builds with custom liquid cooling. The clean design and tempered glass panel also appeal to those who want to showcase their components and RGB lighting in a stylish way.