Dell PowerEdge R730 Server 2x E5-2650v3 2.30Ghz 20-Core 192GB RAM + 8x Caddies
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
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. Hard Drives 8x 2.5" Caddies (No Storage)Details.
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 |
|---|---|
| ram_gb | 192 |
| drive_bays | 8x 2.5" |
| cpu_cores_total | 20 |
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