Acer Veriton N4630g vs. Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Pentium;
ChipsetH81Q87
Dedicated GPU *N.A.GeForce GTX 1660 Super
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots24
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (3x) USB-A 2.0(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; VGA(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (3x) Audio; Headset; Mic; Card readerRJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial; (2x) PS2;
Optional portsSerial; Extention dock port;N.A.
SATA ports14
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x1; Mini PCIePCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe x1; PCIe x16(wired x4); PCI;
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays2.5in(2x) 2.5/3.5in; (2x) 5.25in
PSU65/90 W ATX 290 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)9.40 kg (20.72 lb)
Released20142014
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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 N4630g and Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT

Both computers, the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT and the Acer Veriton N4630g, were released during the same year - 2014.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Acer Veriton N4630g is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 4 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT has 4 RAM slots while the Acer Veriton N4630g 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. 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

In total the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT has 10 USB ports. The Acer Veriton N4630g is inferior in this regard and packs 5 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton N4630g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT 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 Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Acer Veriton N4630g has 1 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 7020 MT, nor the Acer Veriton N4630g 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 N4630g comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 7020 MT has a more powerful one rated at 290 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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