Acer Veriton N4630g vs. Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 Tiny

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen2&3 i3; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH81Q77
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600SODIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots22
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (3x) USB-A 2.0(4x)USB-A 3.0; USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; VGADisplayPort; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (3x) Audio; Headset; Mic; Card readerRJ45; Hdph; Mic;
Optional portsSerial; Extention dock port;DisplayPort; USB-A 2.0; Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports11
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x1; Mini PCIeN.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5in2.5in
PSU65/90 W65 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)4.1 kg (9.1 lb)
Released20142011
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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 N4630g and Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 Tiny

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton N4630g which was released in 2014. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 Tiny is older and entered production in 2011.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

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 N4630g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 Tiny 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 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 5. 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.

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.

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 Tiny, nor the Acer Veriton N4630g has one. However, you can still use a SATA SSD drive which should give you satisfactory performance.

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 Lenovo ThinkCentre M92 Tiny comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton N4630g has a more powerful one rated at 90 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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