Acer Veriton L4630g vs. HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorUltra SmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ87Q85
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600SDIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots22
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0(4x)USB-A 3.0; (2x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA; DVI(2x) DisplayPort: VGA
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line outRJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out;
Optional portsParallel; SerialN.A.
SATA ports11
PCI slotsMini PCIe 2.0; Mini PCIe 2.0/mSATAN.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch slim2.5in;
PSU135 W65 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
Released20142014
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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 HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini

Both computers, the HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini and the Acer Veriton L4630g, were released during the same year - 2014.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton L4630g and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 4 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

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 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

In total the Acer Veriton L4630g has 10 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. 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.

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

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 HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini. 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 HP ProDesk 600 G1 Mini comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton L4630g has a more powerful one rated at 135 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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