Acer Veriton L4630g vs. Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorUltra SmallSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Pentium;
ChipsetQ87Q170
Dedicated GPU *N.A.GeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600DIMM DDR3L-1600
RAM slots24
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0(6x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA; DVI(2x) Display Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line outSerial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsParallel; SerialVGA; Media Card Reader;
SATA ports13
PCI slotsMini PCIe 2.0; Mini PCIe 2.0/mSATAPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4;
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch slim3.5in/(2x)2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU135 W180 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)6.00 kg (13.22 lb)
Released20142015
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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 L4630g and Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF which was released in 2015. The Acer Veriton L4630g is older and entered production in 2014.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Acer Veriton L4630g is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF and will fit more easily under your desk.

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 Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton L4630g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the Acer Veriton L4630g 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 1600. 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.

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.

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton L4630g 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 Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Acer Veriton L4630g has 1 slot(s).

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 Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF. Sadly, the Acer Veriton L4630g 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 Acer Veriton L4630g comes with a decent 135 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 180 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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