Acer Veriton M6640g vs. Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerUltra Small
CPU optionsIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7;
ChipsetB150Q87
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2133DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots42
RAM speed2133 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max32 GB16 GB
USB ports(6x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(4x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVi; VGA(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial;
Optional portsCard reader; USB-A 3.0; Parallel; SerialN.A.
SATA ports52
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCImPCIe (supports mSATA)
M.2 slotsM.2 2242 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)M.2 2230 mSATA;
Drive bays(5x) 2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch2.5in, 5.25in(slim)
PSU300 W 200 W
Weight9.00 kg (19.84 lb)3.30 kg (7.28 lb)
Released20162013
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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 M6640g and Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton M6640g which was released in 2016. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton M6640g 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 M6640g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton M6640g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF 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.

The Acer Veriton M6640g is using the faster 2133 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Acer Veriton M6640g as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF has 6 USB ports. The Acer Veriton M6640g is inferior in this regard and packs 0 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 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 M6640g is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF has 2 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 Dell OptiPlex 9020 USFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton M6640g 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.

Motherboard

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