What are the 4 types of hard drives?

SATA HDD - Basic computing SATA SSD - Good performance for computing NVMe SSD - High speeds for gaming / design SAS HDD - Workstations and servers

What is a hard drive in a computer?

It is a physical data storage device that stores information digitally.

Which is better SSD or HDD

SSD is faster and uses less energy, but HDDs are more cost efficient.

Which type of hard disk is best?

Depending on your use, for the average consumer SSDs would be the best option as they are versatile, light, durable and have good performance.

Hard Drives

Looking for space to store your data? At PC International we house a variety of different hard drives suitable for every data type.

Our selection offers a comprehensive range tailored for surveillance, network, and gaming applications. Take a look at our internal or external range for a more tailored experience. Not sure which drive you need? Browse through our blog posts for more insight.

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64GB Removable Flash Drive

SKU: 64GBP3

R201.00Incl. VAT
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128GB Removable Flash Drive

SKU: 128GBP3

R286.00Incl. VAT
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128GB MicroSD Card

SKU: 128GBMSD2

R288.00Incl. VAT
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256GB Removable Flash Drive

SKU: 256GBP3

R424.00Incl. VAT
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Seagate ST500DM002 500GB 3.5” HDD Desktop Internal Drive

SKU: ST500DM002

R505.00Incl. VAT
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250GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS250G3B0A

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240GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT240BX500SSD1

R909.00Incl. VAT
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250GB Western Digital Green WDS250G5G0A 2.5″ SATA 3.0 Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS250G5G0A

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MSI S270SATA240GB SPATIUM S270 240GB 2.5″ SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Solid State Drive

SKU: S270SATA240GB

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480Gb 2.5″ Sata III SSD

SKU: 480SSD

R1,149.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Skyhawk ST1000VX013 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST1000VX013

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1TB Seagate Basic STJL1000400 2.5″ Portable External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STJL1000400

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1TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: WD11PURZ

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1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000LM048 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST1000LM048

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480GB Crucial E100 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT480E100SSD8

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500GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT500BX500SSD1

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Drive Type	Description	Use Cases	Features
NAS Drives	Network attached storage is designed for multi-device connectivity. Continuous use in a network environment.	- Small to Medium businesses - home users with networked storage needs	- High durability - RAID compatible - 24/7 Operation - Multi-User Access
SAS Drives	Serial attached SCSI are high performance drives used in enterprise servers and data centers	- Enterprise data servers - High-speed applications	- High speed (12 Gbps) - Enterprise reliability - Large-Scale capability
Surveillance Drives	Specialized for video recording systems, optimized for 24/7 recording of multiple camera streams.	- Security systems - CCTV - Video surveillance	- Supports constant write operations - High-reliability
SATA Drives	Standard interface used in most consumer and entry-level business computers, available in both HDD and SSD.	- General computing - File storage - Entry-level servers	- Versatile - Affordable - Up to 6 Gbps transfer speed
Gaming Drives	Optimized for faster read/write speeds. Ideal for loading large game files and improving game performance.	- PC Gaming - Game consoles - High-performance computing	- Faster load times - Higher RPM - Enhanced durability for heavy use.
Enterprise drives	High-reliability drives designed for data centers and large scale operations. 24/7 uptime	- Large-scale data storage - High performance enterprise systems	- High endurance and reliability - Long lifespan - RAID support
Hybrid Drives (SSHD)	Combines a traditional HDD with a small amount of SSD storage for faster access to frequently used data.	- Personal computing - Laptops - Moderate gaming	- Faster than HDD and cheaper than SSD - General purpose use

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NAS Drives

Network attached storage is designed for multi-device connectivity. Continuous use in a network environment.

- Small to Medium businesses - home users with networked storage needs

- High durability - RAID compatible - 24/7 Operation - Multi-User Access

SAS Drives

Serial attached SCSI are high performance drives used in enterprise servers and data centers

- Enterprise data servers - High-speed applications

- High speed (12 Gbps) - Enterprise reliability - Large-Scale capability

Surveillance Drives

Specialized for video recording systems, optimized for 24/7 recording of multiple camera streams.

- Security systems - CCTV - Video surveillance

- Supports constant write operations - High-reliability

SATA Drives

Standard interface used in most consumer and entry-level business computers, available in both HDD and SSD.

- General computing - File storage - Entry-level servers

- Versatile - Affordable - Up to 6 Gbps transfer speed

Gaming Drives

Optimized for faster read/write speeds. Ideal for loading large game files and improving game performance.

- PC Gaming - Game consoles - High-performance computing

- Faster load times - Higher RPM - Enhanced durability for heavy use.

Enterprise drives

High-reliability drives designed for data centers and large scale operations. 24/7 uptime

- Large-scale data storage - High performance enterprise systems

- High endurance and reliability - Long lifespan - RAID support

Hybrid Drives (SSHD)

Combines a traditional HDD with a small amount of SSD storage for faster access to frequently used data.

- Personal computing - Laptops - Moderate gaming

- Faster than HDD and cheaper than SSD - General purpose use

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64GB Removable Flash Drive

128GB Removable Flash Drive

128GB MicroSD Card

256GB Removable Flash Drive

Seagate ST500DM002 500GB 3.5” HDD Desktop Internal Drive

250GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

240GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

250GB Western Digital Green WDS250G5G0A 2.5″ SATA 3.0 Solid State Drive (SSD)

MSI S270SATA240GB SPATIUM S270 240GB 2.5″ SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Solid State Drive

480Gb 2.5″ Sata III SSD

1TB Seagate Skyhawk ST1000VX013 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Seagate Basic STJL1000400 2.5″ Portable External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000LM048 2.5″ Internal HDD

480GB Crucial E100 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 4 types of hard drives?

What is a hard drive in a computer?

Which is better SSD or HDD

Which type of hard disk is best?