Dell PowerEdge R730 Server 2x E5-2650v3 2.30Ghz 20-Core 192GB RAM + 16TB Storage
Bottom line: The Dell PowerEdge R730 Server 2x E5-2650v3 2.30Ghz 20-Core 192GB RAM + 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
Hard Drives 8x 2TB 7.2K SAS 12G 2.5" HDDs (16TB Total)Details. 2TB 7.2K SAS 12G 2.5" HDDs (16TB Total) 8. Build My Server refurbished PowerEdge R730 Server with the highest quality standards. Model Dell PowerEdge R730 Rack-Mountable Rack-Mountable Server with 8x 2.5" SAS / SATA Bays.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell PowerEdge R730 Server 2x E5-2650v3 2.30Ghz 20-Core 192GB RAM +… 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.
Common buyer scenarios for lan-party gear 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
| cpu | 2x Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 10-core 2.3GHz |
|---|---|
| ram_gb | 192 |
| storage_tb | 16 |
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