Acer Veriton S6630g vs. Acer Veriton X2665g

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetB85B365
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperRadeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1600UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots42
RAM speed1600 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI; VGADisplayPort 1.2; HDMI 1.4; VGA
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Serial
Optional ports(2x) USB 2.0Parallel; Serial
SATA ports53
PCI slots(2x) PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCI
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(2x) 2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch3.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU180/300 W180 W
Weight6.84 kg (15.07 lb)5.00 kg (11.02 lb)
Released20142019
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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 S6630g and Acer Veriton X2665g

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton X2665g which was released in 2019. The Acer Veriton S6630g is older and entered production in 2014.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Acer Veriton X2665g is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton S6630g 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 X2665g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton S6630g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton S6630g has 4 RAM slots while the Acer Veriton X2665g 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 X2665g is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton S6630g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. 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

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 8. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. What is nice about the Acer Veriton X2665g, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Acer Veriton S6630g has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Acer Veriton S6630g comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton X2665g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Acer Veriton S6630g is the better choice.

The Acer Veriton X2665g comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton S6630g 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 S6630g is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Acer Veriton X2665g has 3 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 Acer Veriton X2665g. Sadly, the Acer Veriton S6630g 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 Acer Veriton X2665g comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton S6630g 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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