Dell Poweredge R630 8x 2.5(SFF) 64GB 2133 2xE5-2650v4 2.2GHZ=24Cores 3x 120GB SA
Bottom line: The Dell Poweredge R630 8x 2.5 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
HPE Proliant DL380 Gen9 24x2.5 256GB 2133 2xE5-2680V3 2.5ghz=24Cores 2x HD Tray. Dell Poweredge R730XD 26SFF 256GB 2133 2xE5-2650v4 2.2GHZ=24Cores 5x HD TRAY H73. HPE Proliant DL380 Gen9 24x2.5 32GB 2133 2xE5-2670v3 2.3ghz=24Cores 8x 1.2TB 12G.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell Poweredge R630 8x 2.5(SFF) 64GB 2133 2xE5-2650v4 2.2GHZ=24Cores… 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 v4 |
|---|---|
| ram_gb | 64 |
| ram_type | DDR4-2133 |
| drive_bays | 8x 2.5" SFF |
| cpu_cores_total | 24 |
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Dell Poweredge R630 8x 2.5(SFF) 64GB 2133 2xE5-2650v4 2.2GHZ=24Cores 3x 120GB SA 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. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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