We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R660XS barebone server LGA 3647 no CPU heatsink disk RAID PSU

SKU CH-VGCR-T48ZA MPN R660XS

A 1U rack barebones server with LGA 3647 socket, supplied without CPU, heatsink, drives, RAID card or power supply for full custom builds

  • CPU TypeRack
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Drive Bays 8 Bays 2.5"

  • Customise every component — no CPU, heatsink, disk, RAID card or PSU fitted
  • Ready for high-performance LGA 3647 processors — architecture built for demanding workloads
  • Choose storage that fits the task — SSD speed or HDD capacity, your call
  • Expand I/O as needs grow — ample slots for RAID cards and future upgrades
  • Lower upfront cost — buy only the parts you need, when you need them

Barebone chassis for custom deployment

The DELL PowerEdge R660XS arrives as a new barebone server without CPU, heatsink, storage, RAID controller or power supply. IT teams can select every component to match a specific workload, from data analytics to file serving. The LGA 3647 socket supports high-end processors for demanding applications. This approach suits organisations that prefer full control over the bill of materials.

Upgrade path from fixed-configuration units

The barebone format replaces pre-configured servers that lock buyers into a single CPU, storage type or power rating. The jump is worth it when workloads require a particular processor SKU, a mix of SSD and HDD tiers, or a specific RAID card not offered in standard bundles. Buyers who need a ready-to-run system with validated components should consider a fully populated model instead.

Expansion limits within the 1U form factor

The R660XS provides ample expansion slots for add-in cards such as RAID controllers or network adapters. Physical space and power delivery inside the 1U chassis constrain how many high-wattage cards can operate simultaneously. Thermal headroom depends on the chosen CPU and heatsink combination, which are not included. Buyers must verify that their selected parts fit the slot layout and cooling budget.

Highlights

  • Customise every component — no CPU, heatsink, disk, RAID card or PSU fitted
  • Ready for high-performance LGA 3647 processors — architecture built for demanding workloads
  • Choose storage that fits the task — SSD speed or HDD capacity, your call
  • Expand I/O as needs grow — ample slots for RAID cards and future upgrades
  • Lower upfront cost — buy only the parts you need, when you need them

Specifications

BrandDell
SeriesPowerEdge R660XS
ModelR660XS
CPU TypeRack
CPU SocketLGA 3647

Other versions of this model

1 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

What socket and form factor does the R660XS chassis use for the processor?

The R660XS has an LGA 3647 socket in a rack-mount server barebones chassis, so the chosen CPU and heatsink must match that socket and the rack height.

Which components must be installed before the server can power on, and what is the common oversight?

You must add a CPU, heatsink, storage drives, RAID card and power supply units; the step most often missed is fitting the heatsink onto the LGA 3647 socket before the first boot.

Which field-replaceable parts will need attention over the life of the R660XS?

The power supply units, storage drives, RAID card and CPU heatsink are all user-replaceable modules that will require maintenance or replacement as the server ages.

New to this? Buying server hardware with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.