Acer Veriton S2670g vs. Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower

Comparison and Differences

Acer_Veriton_S2670g.jpg case front and back pannel

Lenovo_ThinkCentre_M83_Tower.jpg case front and back pannel

Model
Form factor	Mini Tower	Mini Tower
CPU options	Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7	Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Pentium;
Chipset	B460	Q85
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce GTX 1650 Super	GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAM	UDIMM DDR4-2666	DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	2666 MT/s	1600 MT/s
RAM max	32 GB	32 GB
USB ports	(6x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0;	(4x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports	HDMI 1.4; DisplayPort 1.4	(2x) DisplayPort; VGA;
Other ports	RJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Serial	RJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial;
Optional ports	Card reader	Parallel; Serial; (2x) PS2; Media card reader (USB 2.0);
SATA ports	4	4
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI	PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4);
M.2 slots	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	N.A.
Drive bays	(2x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch slim	2.5in; 2.5/3.5in; 5.25in;
PSU	180/300 W	TFX 280 W
Weight	6.84 kg (15.07 lb)	7.8 kg (17.20 lb)
Released	2020	2013
Manual	link	link
Price**	Check Price	Check Price

** As an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
* 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 S2670g and Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton S2670g which was released in 2020. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower is older and entered production in 2013.

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 Acer Veriton S2670g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower has 4 RAM slots while the Acer Veriton S2670g has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

The Acer Veriton S2670g is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 32 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 8. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton S2670g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower is the better choice.

The Acer Veriton S2670g comes with an HDMI port, while the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower 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 4 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 Acer Veriton S2670g. Sadly, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower 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 Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Tower comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton S2670g has a more powerful one rated at 300 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.