Acer Veriton L4610g vs. Dell OptiPlex 7040M

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorUltra SmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetH61Q170
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1333SODIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max8 GB32 GB
USB ports(8x) USB-A 2.0(6x) USB-A 3.0
Video portsDVI; VGA Display Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line outRJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsParallel; Serial; eSATAWiFi antenna; Display Port 1.2; VGA; Serial; Serial+PS2;
SATA ports11
PCI slotsMini PCIe 2.0N.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch slim2.5in
PSU135 W65 W
Weight1.50 kg (3.31 lb)1.41 kg (3.12 lb)
Released20122015
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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 L4610g and Dell OptiPlex 7040M

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7040M which was released in 2015. The Acer Veriton L4610g is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 7040M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton L4610g 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 7040M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton L4610g 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 Dell OptiPlex 7040M is using the faster 2133 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton L4610g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1333 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7040M as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton L4610g 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 Acer Veriton L4610g has 8 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 7040M 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.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 7040M has a DisplayPort. The Acer Veriton L4610g 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 7040M comes with an HDMI port, while the Acer Veriton L4610g 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 1 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

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 7040M. Sadly, the Acer Veriton L4610g 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 Dell OptiPlex 7040M comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton L4610g has a more powerful one rated at 135 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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