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Fractal Design Pop Air vs MSI MAG FORGE 110R

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Fractal Design Pop Air scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

The Fractal Design Pop Air leads on airflow and cooling and space and compatibility.

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R leads on value.

They score the same on build and ease of building and noise.

Fractal Design Pop Air

Fractal Design Pop Air

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Pop Air is for builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX mid-tower with room for large graphics cards and radiators. It suits people who plan to add or swap fans for better cooling. It is less suited to anyone who wants a quiet case or relies on the stock fans.

Typically about £80 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI MAG FORGE 110R

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R is for budget builders who want a full-size ATX mid-tower with room for a long graphics card and a 240 mm radiator. It suits people who plan to add their own fans, since only one is fitted. One owner mentions good space and cable management, and two praise value for money.

Typically about £73.37 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightFractal Design Pop AirMSI MAG FORGE 110R
Airflow and cooling30%6/105/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%8/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%6/107/10
Overall6.5/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecFractal Design Pop AirMSI MAG FORGE 110R
Case typeMid-tower ATXMid-Tower
Board sizesATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITXATX / M-ATX / ITX
Max GPU length405 mm330 mm
Max cooler height170 mm160 mm
PSU supportATX only; PSU max length 170 mmATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)
RadiatorsTop 120, 240 mm; front 120, 240, 280 mm; rear 120 mmFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
FansFront 2x 120/140 mm; top 2x 120/140 mm; rear 1x 120 mm; included 2x Aspect 12 (front), 1x Aspect 12 (rear)Pre-installed 1 x 120 mm ARGB rear; support Front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive bays2x dedicated 2.5" mounts; 3x combined 3.5"/2.5" mounts; 2x 5.25" mounts3 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in

Strengths and weaknesses

Fractal Design Pop Air

  • + Honeycomb mesh front with dust filter
  • + Fits 405 mm GPUs and 280 mm front radiator
  • + Cable ties and pass-through holes ready to use
  • − Included fans criticised for weak airflow
  • − Only 19 mm of cable routing space
  • − RGB fans measured at 39 dBA at 85% power

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without changing the stock fans
  • Anyone who needs a PSU longer than 170 mm
  • Builders who want lots of cable routing space behind the tray
Read the full Fractal Design Pop Air review ›

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

  • + Fits graphics cards up to 330 mm long
  • + Supports 240 mm radiators in front and top
  • + Owners praise value and cable management space
  • − Only one 120 mm fan is pre-installed
  • − PSU length limited to 200 mm
  • − One owner questions MSI as a case maker

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want several fans included from the start
  • Builders with a PSU longer than 200 mm
  • Anyone who needs lots of 3.5in drive bays
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 110R review ›

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