Acer Veriton M2630g vs. Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH81H61
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1600DIMM DDR3-1333/1600
RAM slots42
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max32 GB8 GB
USB ports(6x) USB-A 2.0(8x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDVI; VGAHDMI 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsCard reader; USB-A 3.0; Parallel; SerialN.A.
SATA ports42
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1;
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays(4x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch3.5in/2.5in; 5.25in(slim);
PSU300 W240 W
Weight7.00 kg (15.40 lb)5.70 kg (12.57 lb)
Released20132012
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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 M2630g and Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton M2630g which was released in 2013. The Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton M2630g 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 M2630g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton M2630g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF 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.

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 1600. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Acer Veriton M2630g as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF can do a bit less at max 8 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF has 8 USB ports. The Acer Veriton M2630g 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. 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.

Nowadays, almost every new computer comes equipped with a DisplayPort. However, none of the devices being compared here has one. Don't worry though, DisplayPort adapters are very cheap and you can get virtually any combination of conversion types.

The Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton M2630g 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 M2630g is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF has 2 slot(s).

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF, nor the Acer Veriton M2630g 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 Dell OptiPlex 3010 SFF comes with a decent 240 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton M2630g 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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