Dell PowerEdge R630 Server | 2x E5-2650V3=20 Cores | 64GB | H730 | 4x 600GB SAS
Bottom line: The Dell PowerEdge R630 Server is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the lan-party gear 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
Dell PowerEdge R630 Server | 2x E5-2650V3=20 Cores | 64GB | H730 | 4x 600GB SAS.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell PowerEdge R630 Server using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the lan-party gear category. Dell's lan-party gear 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.
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Full Specifications
| ram_gb | 64 |
|---|---|
| cpu_count | 2 |
| cpu_model | Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 |
| drive_type | SAS |
| drive_count | 4 |
| total_cores | 20 |
| raid_controller | PERC H730 |
| drive_capacity_gb_each | 600 |
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