Acer Veriton S6610g vs. Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetQ67Q170
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333DIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots44
RAM speed1333 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max16 GB64 GB
USB ports(10x) USB-A 2.0(6x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; DVI; VGA(2x) Display Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Headset; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialSerial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsParallel; SerialVGA; Media Card Reader;
SATA ports23
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; (2x) PCIPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4;
M.2 slotsN.AM.2 2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays(4x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch3.5in/(2x)2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU300 W180 W
Weight7.00 kg (15.40 lb)6.00 kg (13.22 lb)
Released20122015
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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 S6610g and Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF which was released in 2015. The Acer Veriton S6610g is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton S6610g 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 Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton S6610g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (4 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.

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is using the faster 2133 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton S6610g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1333 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton S6610g can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 10. 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton S6610g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton S6610g 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 Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Acer Veriton S6610g has 2 slot(s).

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 Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF. Sadly, the Acer Veriton S6610g 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 Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton S6610g 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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