Question 1

Can the LED light colors be changed or is it a fixed color?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the colors can be changed.  All of the fans have a standard RGB header that can be daisy chained together.

If you connect them to the controller on the case, then you can cycle between a limited variety of built in color schemes and display patterns using a button the the top panel.  There is no software control for this option.

However, if you connect the fans directly to an RGB header on your motherboard, then you can use the software that comes with it to control the color and patterns.  This offers full control and is the best option for customization.

Question 2

Is this case suitable for a larger GPU?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This case is a BEAST. Almost to the point that I second-guessed getting one so big. I have a Zotac 5070 and it fits with probably 6+ inches of space ahead of it.

Question 3

How is the cable management in this case?

Accepted Answer

I have built several computers from scratch and I believe this case is the roomiest and most convenient I've ever purchased and is so easy to set up all components for a great build.  Although it is very large it isn't obtrusive and blends in well with the room it is in.  Also important to me is that it is extremely quiet with the fans Fractal provided with it.  I wish they had included the type c connector with it though.  I had to order it extra.  It wasn't expensive but an extra step you shouldn't have to take.  All in all it is a great case.

Question 4

Can I fit an RTX 4090 inside this case?

Accepted Answer

I have an RTX 5070 in mine and there's probably 5-6" of dead space between the front edge of the GPU and the interior of the case. This case is a monster. To give you an idea of the perpendicular direction, I'm using the be quiet Dark Rock Pro 5 to cool my CPU and there's sufficient space between the top of the cooler and the glass panel.

Question 5

Does this work with aftermarket fans?

Accepted Answer

I put a couple of Factual brand RGB fans and it worked just fine. Wiring may be a little different but it will work ( or should ). Case and take 120mm or 140mm sixed fans. It comes with 4 fans already so I added the two top fans myself. Just wire the RGB to the mobo and should be just fine. All of them sink up so not issues for my build.

The smaller fans ( 120mm ) are what I used to go with the preinstalled 120mm fans it comes with. Some use a 4 pin and some use a 3 pin. No worries as the mobo connection and use either if you have a good mobo with lots of RGB connectors on it. I have the ASUS Maximus Z790 Hero so top shelf and tons of RGB connecting points to use.

I am sure you can order up same case fans from the manufacture as well. I had old builds I strip down and reuse as much old parts as I can to save the costs. They seems to last decades ( case fans ).

Hope this helps you.

Question 6

Can I fit 4 x 3.5" HDD, 2 x 2.5" SSD and 2 x 5,25 Optical Drives all at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so. It came with 3 3.5 inch trays for mounting and 4 spots I could see for mounting, but 2 of the spots were where the optical drives go.

Question 7

Can this fit a 240mm radiator on the top?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a ton of room up top and it will fit 240 mm with no problem.

Question 8

How are 5.25 dvd players mounted / accessed?

Accepted Answer

The way the instruction booklets states is that the little drawer at the very bottom of the case can actually be completely removed as well as its casing and then you can mount I think up to two dvd/cd drives at the bottom of the case.

Question 9

Will this fit a 13.58in graphics card?

Accepted Answer

According to the booklet for the case I have in front of me, its says under "Graphics Card Limitations":  The Pop XL Air case limit is 455mm for the graphics card.  The picture shows it being right up to the fan on the front of the case.  Another part in the booklet talks about 380mm for air cooling case, 350mm for liquid cooling inside case.  I guess you can probably says yes on that as 350mm would be about 5mm over the 13.58in graphics card.

Question 10

My current AIO has a total length of 15.63 inch/ 400mm. Would that fit in the front radiator section?

Accepted Answer

The inside dimensions are just under 16 inches, so it should fit.  I use a NZXT Kraken with it being 394 mm long and have a quarter inch of space.

Brand	Fractal Design
Series	Pop XL Air RGB
Model	Pop XL Air
Part Number	FD-C-POR1X-06

Type	ATX Full Tower
Color	Black
Case Material	Steel / Tempered Glass
With Power Supply	No
Power Supply Mounted	Bottom
Motherboard Compatibility	Micro ATX / ATX / Mini ITX / E-ATX (max 280 mm)
Side Panel	Tempered Glass Panel
LED	RGB

External 5.25" Drive Bays	2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	4 (3 Included)
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays	4 (2 included)
Expansion Slots	8

Fan Options	Front: 3 x 120mm (3 x Aspect 12 RGB included) / 2 x 140mm fan Top: 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm fan Rear: 1 x 120mm (1 x Aspect 12 RGB included) / 1 x 140mm fan
Pre-installed Fans	Front - 3 x 120mm / Rear - 1 x 120mm
Radiator Options	Front: 360mm Top: 280mm Rear: 140mm

Max GPU Length	455 mm with front fan mounted
Max CPU Cooler Height	185 mm
Max PSU Length	205 mm
Dimensions	20.55" x 9.06" x 20.47"
Weight	21.27 lbs.

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Features	Accommodates E-ATX (up to 280 mm) / ATX / mATX / Mini ITX Motherboards Easily mounted tempered glass side panel lets you showcase your components Up to four HDDs and six SSDs (or three HDDs and five SSDs with one optical bay in use) Comes with four 120 mm Aspect RGB fans (and supports two more for a total of six) Holds radiators up to 360 mm in the front, 280 mm in the top and 140 mm in the rear Two neatly concealed 5.25" bays with storage drawer and magnetic cover The easy-to-clean front mesh acts as a dust filter while allowing high airflow Front I/O comes with two 3.0 USB 5 Gb/s ports, Mic and headphone jacks Newly developed addressable RGB controller and RGB power LEDs Optional USB-C upgrade kit (available separately) adds a full speed USB Type-C front port Comes with three ultra-versatile storage trays, each supporting a 3.5" and a 2.5" drive simultaneously Easy cable management with multiple tie-down points, pre-mounted velcro straps and convenient extra-large pass-through holes Unique, hexagonally patterned mesh front creates a striking visual effect Dedicated SSD bracket for 2x 2.5" drives Radiator support: Front - 360/280 mm (155 mm max width), Rear - 120/140 mm, Top - 240/280 mm (68 mm max MB component height)
Package Content	Pop XL Air case Accessory bag User manual

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