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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1TB Western Digital Elements Portable WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN

R1,149.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Toshiba S300 HDKPJ42ZRA02 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HDKPJ42ZRA02

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500GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G3B0A

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1TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB510EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

SKU: HDTB510EK3AAH

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250GB Western Digital WDS250G1R0C RED NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS250G1R0C

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250GB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-77E250BW

R1,208.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM014 3.5″ Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST1000DM014

R1,208.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10EK3AAH 2.5″ Black External HDD

SKU: HDTCA10EK3AAH

R1,231.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

SKU: HDTCA10ER3AAH

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1TB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T3B0A

R1,241.00Incl. VAT
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1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 1TBNV

R1,264.00Incl. VAT
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960GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 960GBSSD

R1,264.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

SKU: SNV3S/1000G

R1,287.00Incl. VAT
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512GB Kingston SKC600/512G 2.5″ SATA SSD

SKU: SKC600/512G

R1,287.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Blue SN5000 Gen 4 Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T4B0E

R1,298.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: LAC301558

R1,321.00Incl. VAT

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

Hard Drives

1TB Western Digital Elements Portable WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

1TB Toshiba S300 HDKPJ42ZRA02 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

500GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB510EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

250GB Western Digital WDS250G1R0C RED NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

250GB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM014 3.5″ Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10EK3AAH 2.5″ Black External HDD

1TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA10ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

1TB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

960GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

512GB Kingston SKC600/512G 2.5″ SATA SSD

1TB Western Digital Blue SN5000 Gen 4 Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

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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?