Acer Veriton X2660g vs. Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Small	Mini Tower
CPU options	Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron	Intel Gen 12&13&14 i3/i5/i7;
Chipset	B360	Q670
Dedicated GPU *	Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile	GeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAM	UDIMM DDR4-2666	DIMM DDR5-5600
RAM slots	2	2
RAM speed	2666 MT/s	5600 MT/s
RAM max	32 GB	64 GB
USB ports	(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;
Video ports	DisplayPort 1.2; HDMI 1.4; VGA	Display Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;
Other ports	RJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Serial	RJ45(2.5GHz); Audio; Line-Out/In;
Optional ports	Serial; Parallel; Card reader	HDMI 2.1/Displayport/VGA; Serial
SATA ports	4	3
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;
M.2 slots	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays	3.5in; 5.25 inch slim	3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU	180/250 W	180/300 W
Weight	5.00 kg (11.02 lb)	6.37 kg (14.04 lb)
Released	2018	2024
Manual	link	link
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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 Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 which was released in 2024. The Acer Veriton X2660g is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Acer Veriton X2660g is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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 Tower 7020 2024 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

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 Tower 7020 2024 is using the faster 5600 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton X2660g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 as it has the ability to run 64 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

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 8. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. What is nice about the Acer Veriton X2660g, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

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.

In case your monitor supports HDMI only, you will be happy to hear that both models come with an HDMI port.

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 Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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 Acer Veriton X2660g comes with a decent 250 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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.