Acer Veriton S4610g vs. Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerUltra Small
CPU optionsIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ67Q77
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333DIMM DDR3-1333/1600
RAM slots42
RAM speed1333 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB16 GB
USB ports(10x) USB-A 2.0(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; DVI; VGA(2x) DisplayPort 1.1; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Headset; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialSerial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsParallel; SerialWiFi antenna
SATA ports22
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCImPCIe 2.0;
M.2 slotsN.AN.A.
Drive bays(4x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch2.5in; 5.25in(slim)
PSU300 W200 W
Weight7.00 kg (15.40 lb)3.3 kg (7.26 lb)
Released20122012
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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 S4610g and Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF

Both computers, the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF and the Acer Veriton S4610g, were released during the same year - 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton S4610g 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 9010 USFF as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton S4610g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton S4610g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF 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.

The Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF is using the faster 1600 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton S4610g 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

In total the Acer Veriton S4610g has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton S4610g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 9010 USFF 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 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 2 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 9010 USFF, nor the Acer Veriton S4610g 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 9010 USFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton S4610g 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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