Acer Veriton X4620g vs. Dell OptiPlex 390 DT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallDesktop
CPU optionsIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetB75H61
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileGeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333DIMM DDR3-1333
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s1333 MT/s
RAM max16 GB8 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(8x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVIHDMI 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Card readerRJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; PS2/COM;
Optional portsParallel; SerialN.A.
SATA ports44
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1PCIe 2.0 x16; (3x) PCIe 2.0 x1;
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25 inch3.5in; 5.25in;
PSU220 W250 W
Weight3.70 kg (0.15 lb)7.56 kg (16.67 lb)
Released20132011
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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 Dell OptiPlex 390 DT

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Acer Veriton X4620g which was released in 2013. The Dell OptiPlex 390 DT is older and entered production in 2011.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Acer Veriton X4620g is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 390 DT 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 X4620g as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 390 DT 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.

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 1333. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Acer Veriton X4620g as it has the ability to run 16 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 390 DT can do a bit less at max 8 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 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.

Unfortunately, only the Acer Veriton X4620g has a DisplayPort. The Dell OptiPlex 390 DT does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

The Dell OptiPlex 390 DT comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton X4620g 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 slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 4 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Dell OptiPlex 390 DT, 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 Dell OptiPlex 390 DT has a more powerful one rated at 250 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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