Acer Veriton X4630g vs. Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen6&7 i3/i5; Pentium; Celeron;
ChipsetB85B250
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileGeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1600DIMM DDR4-2133/2400
RAM slots42
RAM speed1600 MT/s2400 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA; DVIDisplay Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsParallel; SerialSerial+PS2; VGA; Media Card Reader;
SATA ports43
PCI slotsPCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1PCIe 3.0 x16; (3x) PCIe x1;
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280/2242 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x2, NVMe)
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25 inch slim3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU220 W240 W
Weight8.00 kg (17.80 lb)7.93 kg (17.49 lb)
Released20132017
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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 X4630g and Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT which was released in 2017. The Acer Veriton X4630g is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Acer Veriton X4630g is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT 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 3050 MT as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton X4630g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton X4630g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT 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 Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT is using the faster 2400 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton X4630g 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. 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 Acer Veriton X4630g comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Acer Veriton X4630g is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton X4630g 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 X4630g is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT 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 Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT. Sadly, the Acer Veriton X4630g 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 X4630g comes with a decent 220 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 3050 MT has a more powerful one rated at 240 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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