Amazon Renewed
Dell PowerEdge R730 Server | 2X E5-2678v3 24 Cores | 64GB | H330 | 4X 600GB SAS (Renewed)
Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Dell PowerEdge R730 Server is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Chassis : R730 2.5 8-Bay Processors : 2x Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 - 2.5GHz 12 Core Memory Configuration : 64GB - 4x16GB PC4-1700R DDR4 Registered RAID Card : PERC H330 RAID Controller Power Supplies : 2x 750W R730 PSU Remote Access : Hard Drives : 4x Enterprise 600GB 10k 2.5" SAS Hard Drive Rails : Not Included (can be Added) Bezel : Not Included (can be added) Warranty : 1-Year Warranty
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Dell PowerEdge R730 Server using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Amazon Renewed's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | PowerEdge |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| CPU Model | Xeon E5 2600 |
| CPU Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Cache Size | 8 GB |
| Model Name | PowerEdge R730 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Style Name | Minimalist |
| Screen Size | 2.5 inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Memory Speed | 1700 MHz |
| Model Number | R730 |
| Video Output | VGA |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard |
| Cooling Method | Liquid |
| Item Dimensions | 24 x 36 x 8 inches |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Power Plug Type | Type B - 3 pin (North American) |
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Dell PowerEdge R730 Server | 2X E5-2678v3 24 Cores | 64GB | H330 | 4X 600GB SAS (Renewed) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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