Acer Veriton S2660g vs. Dell OptiPlex 5060M

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen8 i3/i5/i7Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium;
ChipsetB360Q370
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2666SODIMM DDR4-2400/2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1USB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0;
Video portsHDMI 1.4; DisplayPort 1.2(2x) Display Port 1.2;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line outRJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsN.AHDMI2.0b/DP1.2/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Serial; Serial+PS2; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports41
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIN.A.
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 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(2x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch slim2.5in
PSU180/300 W90 W
Weight6.84 kg (15.07 lb)1.18 kg (2.60 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 S2660g and Dell OptiPlex 5060M

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton S2660g which was released in 2019. The Dell OptiPlex 5060M is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 5060M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton S2660g and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 8 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 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

In total the Acer Veriton S2660g has 8 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 5060M 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. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the Acer Veriton S2660g as it has 2 USB3.1 ports (the Dell OptiPlex 5060M has 1).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 5060M comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton S2660g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 5060M is the better choice.

The Acer Veriton S2660g comes with an HDMI port, while the Dell OptiPlex 5060M does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

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 S2660g is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 5060M has 1 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 5060M comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton S2660g 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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