Acer Veriton ES2740g vs. Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron;
ChipsetH410H370
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2666DIMM DDR4-2400/2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsHDMI 1.2; VGADisplay Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line outRJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsSerialSerial+PS2; DP1.2/HDMI2.0b/VGA; Media Card Reader; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports22
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch3.5in/(2x)2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU180 W200 W
Weight8.00 kg (17.62 lb)5.26 kg (11.57 lb)
Released20192018
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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 ES2740g and Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton ES2740g which was released in 2019. The Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton ES2740g 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 Acer Veriton ES2740g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF 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.

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. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 32 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 8. 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 3060 SFF has a DisplayPort. The Acer Veriton ES2740g does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

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

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 2 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

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 ES2740g comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 3060 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 200 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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