Acer Veriton X2660g vs. HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF

Comparison and Differences

Acer_Veriton_X2660g.jpg case front and back pannel

HP_ProDesk_600_G5_SFF.jpg case front and back pannel

Model
Form factor	Small	Small
CPU options	Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron	Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
Chipset	B360	Q370
Dedicated GPU *	Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile	GeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAM	UDIMM DDR4-2666	DIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	2666 MT/s	2666 MT/s
RAM max	32 GB	128 GB
USB ports	(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1	USB-C 3.1; (4x)USB-A 3.1; (2x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports	DisplayPort 1.2; HDMI 1.4; VGA	(2x) DisplayPort:
Other ports	RJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Serial	RJ45; Headset; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional ports	Serial; Parallel; Card reader	DP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/USB-C(DP); Serial; SD card reader;
SATA ports	4	3
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI	PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe x4 (open ended);
M.2 slots	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays	3.5in; 5.25 inch slim	(2x)2.5in/3.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU	180/250 W	180 W
Weight	5.00 kg (11.02 lb)	4.54 kg (10.01 lb)
Released	2018	2018
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 X2660g and HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF

Both computers, the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF and the Acer Veriton X2660g, were released during the same year - 2018.

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 HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton X2660g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the Acer Veriton X2660g 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 2666. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton X2660g can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF has 11 USB ports. The Acer Veriton X2660g is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF as it has 5 USB3.1 ports (the Acer Veriton X2660g has 2).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton X2660g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF is the better choice.

The Acer Veriton X2660g comes with an HDMI port, while the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF 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 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 X2660g is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF has 3 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

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 HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton X2660g has a more powerful one rated at 250 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.