ACEMAGIC M1 Silver 2026
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
What Buyers Say
ACEMAGIC M1 Silver 2026
The AceMagic mini PC is praised for its impressive speed and compact size, making it an excellent upgrade or a budget-friendly option for basic tasks. Reviewers highlight its performance, affordability, and ample storage. However, unanswered Q&A about USB-C capabilities, monitor support, and CPU clarity raise some concerns.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Compact size
- Affordable price
- Ample storage space
- Great for basic use and web browsing
Cons
- Unanswered questions about USB-C being thunderbolt
- Unclear if supports 49" ultra wide monitor
- Conflicting CPU specs (i9 vs i3)
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is seen as a good value for the price, perfect for light server or browsing tasks. Users appreciate its small form factor and ease of upgrade. However, one reviewer mentioned missing parts upon shipping, indicating occasional quality control issues. Overall, it's recommended for those needing a compact secondary computer.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Compact small form factor
- Easy to upgrade and work on
- Perfect for light server or browsing tasks
- Good performance with i5-6500 and 16GB RAM
Cons
- Missing parts upon delivery
- Quality control issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| ACEMAGIC M1 | Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS★ | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon 680M★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 6.03 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ACEMAGIC M1 Silver 2026
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (71st percentile)
- Strong port selection (70th percentile)
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016
- Strong storage (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong gpu (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black 2016 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
