Acer Veriton S4610g vs. Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerUltra Small
CPU optionsIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ67Q67
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333DIMM DDR3-1333
RAM slots42
RAM speed1333 MT/s1333 MT/s
RAM max16 GB8 GB
USB ports(10x) USB-A 2.0(7x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; DVI; VGADisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Headset; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; PS2/COM; Serial; Parallel;
Optional portsParallel; SerialN.A.
SATA ports22
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIN.A.
M.2 slotsN.AN.A.
Drive bays(4x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch2.5in; 5.25in(slim);
PSU300 W200 W
Weight7.00 kg (15.40 lb)3.27 kg (7.20 lb)
Released20122011
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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 S4610g and Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton S4610g which was released in 2012. The Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF is older and entered production in 2011.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton S4610g and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 2 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The Acer Veriton S4610g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF 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.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 1333. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Acer Veriton S4610g as it has the ability to run 16 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF can do a bit less at max 8 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Acer Veriton S4610g has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF is inferior in this regard and packs 7 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.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

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 2 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Dell OptiPlex 990 USFF, nor the Acer Veriton S4610g has one. However, you can still use a SATA SSD drive which should give you satisfactory performance.

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 990 USFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton S4610g 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.

Motherboard

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