Acer Veriton X4620g vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen6&7 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetB75Q270
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1333SODIMM DDR4-2400
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s2400 MT/s
RAM max16 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0USB-C 3.0; (6x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI(2x) DisplayPort;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; Card readerRJ45; Hdph; Headset;
Optional portsParallel; SerialDP/HDMI/VGA/USB-C(DP)/Serial; WiFi antenna;
SATA ports41
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1N.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25 inch2.5in;
PSU220 W65/90/120 W
Weight3.70 kg (0.15 lb)1.21 kg (2.67 lb)
Released20132017
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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 HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini which was released in 2017. The Acer Veriton X4620g is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton X4620g 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton X4620g 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini is using the faster 2400 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton X4620g 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton X4620g can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Acer Veriton X4620g has 8 USB ports. The HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini is inferior in this regard and packs 7 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.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

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 Acer Veriton X4620g is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini has 1 slot(s).

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 HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini. Sadly, the Acer Veriton X4620g 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini comes with a decent 120 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton X4620g has a more powerful one rated at 220 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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