Acer Veriton X2611g vs. Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF

Comparison and Differences

Acer_Veriton_X2611g.jpg case front and back pannel

Dell_OptiPlex_990_SFF.jpg case front and back pannel

Model
Form factor	Small	Small
CPU options	Intel Gen3 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron	Intel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
Chipset	H61	Q67
Dedicated GPU *	Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile	GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAM	UDIMM DDR3-1333	DIMM DDR3-1333
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	1333 MT/s	1333 MT/s
RAM max	16 GB	16 GB
USB ports	(10x) USB-A 2.0	(10x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports	DVI; VGA	DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other ports	RJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Serial	RJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; PS2/COM; Serial; Parallel;
Optional ports	Card reader	N.A.
SATA ports	3	3
PCI slots	PCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1	PCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x4; PCIe 2.0 x1;
M.2 slots	N.A.	N.A.
Drive bays	3.5in; 5.25 inch	3.5in; 2.5in; 5.25in(slim);
PSU	220 W	240 W
Weight	6.50 kg (14.33 lb)	5.70 kg (12.57 lb)
Released	2012	2011
Manual	link	link
Price**	Check Price	Check Price

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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 990 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton X2611g which was released in 2012. The Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF is older and entered production in 2011.

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 X2611g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the Acer Veriton X2611g 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. 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

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 10. 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.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF 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 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 3 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 SFF, 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 Acer Veriton X2611g comes with a decent 220 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 990 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 240 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.