How long are PC cases available for purchase?

[marcdif]

I’ve been considering getting the Fractal Pop Air RGB case for some time for a number of reasons. Upgrading from a completely closed case to one with a side panel, the different color themes are cool, and all that while still having a 5.25” bay!

 

My question is: how long do I have to purchase this? For financial reasons it’d be better if I waited a month or two before purchasing it. But, many times I’ve run into situations where I find a good case for a build and it’s no longer available for sale (on Newegg, Amazon, etc).

I know this probably depends on how well the case sells… but should I be worried about it being delisted before I purchase it? Is two months a relatively short time for the life of a SKU? I’d appreciate any tips, thanks!

[Ryuikko]

Its a pretty popular case from a well respected case manufacturer, I doubt it'll dissappear in 2 months or so

[Dukesilver27-]

AFAIK the POP Air is rather new, compared to some other popular cases, 2 months from now is nothing, you should be fine.

Although, the specific color ways available is completely depends on availability, so there's always a chance that you have to wait for restocks.

[marcdif]

That’s what I figured, just wanted to check if cases went out of stock regularly. Appreciate the insight!

[An0maly_76]

35 minutes ago, marcdif said:

I’ve been considering getting the Fractal Pop Air RGB case for some time for a number of reasons. Upgrading from a completely closed case to one with a side panel, the different color themes are cool, and all that while still having a 5.25” bay! My question is: how long do I have to purchase this? For financial reasons it’d be better if I waited a month or two before purchasing it.

 

You can relax. I just migrated a 5900X / RTX3060ti build in an Air XL myself about a month ago, these things have only been on the market between 3-6 months, they're not likely to go anywhere in that time. I had a great experience building in mine, I found it easier than the 4000X Corsair I previously used.

Edited October 25, 2022 by An0maly_76
Revised, more info

[tkitch]

Fractal is likely to keep the cases around for a while, since it's seeming to be fairly well recieved.  

 

A Specific color?  That's harder to say, since we have no idea how long they'll keep all the colors in stock 

[Deadpool2onBlu-Ray]

10 hours ago, marcdif said:

I’ve been considering getting the Fractal Pop Air RGB case for some time for a number of reasons. Upgrading from a completely closed case to one with a side panel, the different color themes are cool, and all that while still having a 5.25” bay!

 

My question is: how long do I have to purchase this? For financial reasons it’d be better if I waited a month or two before purchasing it. But, many times I’ve run into situations where I find a good case for a build and it’s no longer available for sale (on Newegg, Amazon, etc).

I know this probably depends on how well the case sells… but should I be worried about it being delisted before I purchase it? Is two months a relatively short time for the life of a SKU? I’d appreciate any tips, thanks!

Shorter than you think, I have found. But two months you should be okay.

 

This time next year? Yeah, I wouldn't be so sure.