Dell PowerEdge R630 Server 2x E5-2650 V3 =20 Cores | H730 | 32GB RAM | 2x trays
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Manufacturer description
Dell PowerEdge R630 Server 2x E5-2650 V3 =20 Cores | H730 | 32GB RAM | 2x trays.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell PowerEdge R630 Server 2x E5-2650 V3 =20 Cores 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| cpu_model | Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 |
| drive_bays | 2x 2.5" |
| cpu_sockets | 2 |
| cpu_cores_total | 20 |
| raid_controller | H730 |
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