Acer Veriton X4620g vs. Alienware X51 R2

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallSmall Gaming
CPU optionsIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7;
ChipsetB75H87
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileGeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(6x) USB 3.0 Type A; (2x) USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVIHDMI 1.4b;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Card readerRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; Line-In; S/PDFI optical/analog;
Optional portsParallel; SerialN.A.
SATA ports43
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1PCIe 3.0 x16;
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25 inch(2x) 2.5in; 3.25in; 5.25in;
PSU220 W240/330 W
Weight3.70 kg (0.15 lb)5.49 kgs (12.10 lbs)
Released20132013
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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 X4620g and Alienware X51 R2

Both computers, the Alienware X51 R2 and the Acer Veriton X4620g, were released during the same year - 2013.

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 Alienware X51 R2 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton X4620g 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.

The Alienware X51 R2 is using the faster 1600 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton X4620g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1333 MT/s. 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 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 X4620g comes with 2 ports, while the Alienware X51 R2 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Acer Veriton X4620g is the better choice.

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 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 X4620g is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Alienware X51 R2 has 3 slot(s).

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Alienware X51 R2, nor the Acer Veriton X4620g 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 Acer Veriton X4620g comes with a decent 220 Watt PSU, but the Alienware X51 R2 has a more powerful one rated at 330 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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