INTRODUCTION

   PC cases may not be the most interesting part of any system but at least for me they are just as important as every other component. Design/looks, build quality and interior space are the very first things i look when i get my hands on a new tower and even though looks are not that hard for any manufacturer to achieve, interior space and even build quality are not quite as easy which is exactly why nowadays the market is flooded with low-cost models that basically just look nice. For people looking for something better however we always have certain well-established manufacturers to count on since Fractal Design is clearly among them today, I’ll be taking a closer look at their Pop XL Air model (RGB Black, TG Clear).

   Fractal Design is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium PC hardware including cases, cooling, power supplies and accessories. Based in Gothenburg and with offices in the US as well as Taiwan, Fractal Design has gained a global reputation for innovative design, elegant aesthetics and solid build quality. Fractal Design products are available in over 45 countries worldwide, and are still growing.

   The Pop XL Air is available in 2 different colors (black and white) both of which sport a tempered glass side panel and ARGB support for the leading sync technologies in the market (ASUS AURA, Gigabytes Fusion, MSI Mystic Light, ASRock Polychrome and Razer Chroma). Other features include four Aspect 12 RGB fans (120mm/1200RPM/32CFM/18.3dBA/1.20mmH2O/6 ARGB LEDs), mesh front (perforated steel) for optimal airflow levels, hidden 5.25" front compartment, removable drive cage and trays and removable top and bottom air-filters. In terms of interior space, the Pop XL Air has plenty of room for most hardware components out there including for up to E-ATX sized motherboards, three 3.5" and/or five 2.5" drives, up to six 120mm fans (or 5x140mm) and/or two 240/280/360mm radiators, 185mm tall CPU coolers, 455mm long graphics cards and 205mm long power supply units. It's been a while since i did a PC case review so let's see whether or not the Pop XL Air delivers where it counts.