Acer Veriton X2611g vs. Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallUltra Small
CPU optionsIntel Gen3 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH61Q77
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333DIMM DDR3-1333/1600
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(10x) USB-A 2.0(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDVI; VGA(2x) DisplayPort 1.1; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialSerial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsCard readerWiFi antenna
SATA ports32
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1mPCIe 2.0;
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25 inch2.5in; 5.25in(slim)
PSU220 W200 W
Weight6.50 kg (14.33 lb)3.3 kg (7.26 lb)
Released20122012
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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 X2611g and Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF

Both computers, the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF and the Acer Veriton X2611g, were released during the same year - 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton X2611g and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 3 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

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 9010 USFF is using the faster 1600 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton X2611g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1333 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 16 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

In total the Acer Veriton X2611g has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF is inferior in this regard and packs 6 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.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF has a DisplayPort. The Acer Veriton X2611g does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

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 ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Acer Veriton X2611g is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF has 2 slot(s).

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF, nor the Acer Veriton X2611g 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 9010 USFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton X2611g has a more powerful one rated at 220 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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