Fractal Design FDCPOS1X01 Pop XL Silent Full-Tower Computer Case - Black Steel - Sound Dampening - 10 Bays - 4 x 120mm Fans
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Product Features
Technical Overview
The Pop XL Silent is engineered for compatibility and expandability. It supports CPU coolers up to 185mm tall and power supplies up to 205mm long, accommodating high-performance components. The chassis includes 10 total expansion bays, with dedicated spaces for modern storage and legacy devices.
Front-panel connectivity features two USB ports and separate audio in/out jacks for convenient peripheral access. The internal layout is optimized for cable management and component installation, with clear pathways and secure mounting points.
This section brings together practical product details such as Motherboard Supported, Number of Fans Supported, Number of Fans Installed, Number of External 5.25" Bays, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This case stands out with its combination of acoustic treatment, build quality, and expansion capabilities. The sound-damped panels reduce noise transmission without compromising structural integrity or cooling potential.
Comprehensive Cooling
Four 120mm fans come pre-installed, with support for two additional fans to create optimized airflow paths for CPUs, GPUs, and storage drives.
- 4x120mm fans included
- Supports 6 total fans
- Balanced airflow design
Expansion Flexibility
Ten total bays accommodate various drive configurations, including four dedicated 2.5" bays for SSDs and two external 5.25" bays for optical drives or controllers.
- 10 total bays
- 4x 2.5" internal bays
- 2x 5.25" external bays
Deployment / Use Cases
The Pop XL Silent is ideal for workstations, gaming systems, and media servers where both performance and quiet operation are important. Its full-tower dimensions provide ample space for complex builds with multiple graphics cards, storage arrays, or custom cooling solutions.
Content creators and professionals will appreciate the acoustic damping during long rendering sessions, while system integrators can leverage the extensive compatibility for client builds requiring specific motherboard form factors or component clearances.
Media Server/NAS Builds
Support for Mini-ITX motherboards and multiple 2.5" bays makes this case suitable for compact, efficient network-attached storage systems.
High-Performance Workstations
The spacious interior accommodates EATX motherboards, large CPU coolers, and multiple expansion cards for professional computing applications.
Physical Profile
Measuring 520mm tall, 230mm wide, and 522mm deep, this full-tower case provides substantial internal volume while maintaining manageable exterior dimensions. The steel construction ensures durability, with sound-damping material applied to key panels to reduce vibration and noise transmission. The black finish offers a clean, professional appearance that blends well in various environments.
- Width
- 9.06" (230 mm)
- Depth
- 20.55" (522 mm)
- Height
- 7.28" (185 mm)
- Weight
- 10.40 kg
- Length
- 8.07" (205 mm)
What's in the Box
The package includes everything needed for assembly and operation.
Highlights
- Full-tower steel chassis with sound-damped construction for reduced noise
- Supports Mini-ITX, Mini-ATX, ATX, and EATX motherboard form factors
- Four 120mm fans pre-installed with support for two additional fans
- Ten total expansion bays including four dedicated 2.5" internal bays
- Front panel with two USB ports and separate audio in/out jacks
- Accommodates CPU coolers up to 185mm and PSUs up to 205mm
- Black finish with professional aesthetic suitable for various environments
- Includes accessory bag and comprehensive user manual
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fractal Design |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FD-C-POS1X-01 |
| Brand Name | Fractal Design |
| Product Line | Pop XL Silent |
| Product Name | Pop XL Silent Computer Case |
| Product Type | Computer Case |
| Technical Information | |
| Motherboard Supported | Mini ITX,Mini ATX,ATX,EATX |
| Number of Fans Supported | 6 |
| Number of Fans Installed | 4 |
| Installed Fan Size | 4.72" (120 mm) |
| Bays | |
| Number of External 5.25" Bays | 2 |
| Number of Internal 3.5" Bays | 0 |
| Number of Internal 2.5" Bays | 4 |
| Number of Internal 2.5"/3.5" Bays | 4 |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 10 |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 8 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 2 |
| Front USB | Yes |
| Total Number of Audio In Ports | 1 |
| Front Audio In | Yes |
| Total Number of Audio Out Ports | 1 |
| Front Audio Out | Yes |
| Power Description | |
| Power Supply Installed | No |
| Number of Power Supplies Supported | 1 |
| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 0 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Product Material | Steel |
| Cooler Type | Fan Cooler |
| Form Factor | Full-tower |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height | 7.28" (185 mm) |
| Maximum PSU Length | 8.07" (205 mm) |
| Height | 20.47" (520 mm) |
| Width | 9.06" (230 mm) |
| Depth | 20.55" (522 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 10.40 kg |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Pop XL Silent Computer Case Accessory Bag User Manual |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What motherboard sizes does this case support?
The Fractal Design Pop XL Silent supports four motherboard form factors: Mini-ITX, Mini-ATX, ATX, and EATX. This wide compatibility range allows builders to use everything from compact boards for media servers to extended boards for high-performance workstations within the same chassis.
How many fans come pre-installed and what size are they?
This case includes four 120mm fans pre-installed at the factory. The 120mm size provides balanced airflow with relatively quiet operation. The chassis supports up to six total fans, allowing for additional cooling capacity if needed for particularly demanding system configurations.
What types of drive bays are available in this case?
The Pop XL Silent provides ten total expansion bays. This includes two external 5.25" bays for optical drives or fan controllers, four dedicated internal 2.5" bays for SSDs, and four combination bays that can accommodate either 2.5" or 3.5" drives. There are no dedicated internal 3.5" bays, but the combination bays can serve that purpose.
What front panel connectivity does this case offer?
The front panel includes two USB ports for peripheral connectivity, along with separate 3.5mm audio input and output jacks. This provides convenient access for headphones, microphones, and USB devices without needing to reach to the rear of the case.
What are the maximum component clearances for this case?
The case accommodates CPU coolers up to 185mm (7.28 inches) in height and power supplies up to 205mm (8.07 inches) in length. These clearances support most high-performance air coolers and standard ATX power supplies, including models with extended cables or modular designs.
What is included in the package with this computer case?
The package contains the Pop XL Silent computer case itself, an accessory bag with necessary mounting hardware and cables, and a comprehensive user manual. The accessory bag includes screws, standoffs, and other components needed for installing motherboards, drives, and expansion cards.
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