Acer Veriton N4630g vs. Dell OptiPlex 7040M

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetH81Q170
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600SODIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots22
RAM speed1600 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max16 GB32 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (3x) USB-A 2.0(6x) USB-A 3.0
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; VGA Display Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; (3x) Audio; Headset; Mic; Card readerRJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsSerial; Extention dock port;WiFi antenna; Display Port 1.2; VGA; Serial; Serial+PS2;
SATA ports11
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x1; Mini PCIeN.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5in2.5in
PSU65/90 W65 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)1.41 kg (3.12 lb)
Released20142015
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Acer Veriton N4630g and Dell OptiPlex 7040M

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7040M which was released in 2015. The Acer Veriton N4630g is older and entered production in 2014.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7040M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton N4630g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The Dell OptiPlex 7040M is using the faster 2133 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton N4630g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7040M as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton N4630g can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell OptiPlex 7040M has 6 USB ports. The Acer Veriton N4630g is inferior in this regard and packs 5 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

The Dell OptiPlex 7040M comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton N4630g does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

SATA slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 1 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the Dell OptiPlex 7040M. Sadly, the Acer Veriton N4630g has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The Dell OptiPlex 7040M comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton N4630g has a more powerful one rated at 90 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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