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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2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

SKU: HDTCA20EW3AAH

R1,574.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: STKM2000400

R1,586.00Incl. VAT
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1TB SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: SDSSDE30-1T00-G26

R1,609.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V7S500BW

R1,655.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial CT1000P310SSD8 P310 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive

SKU: CT1000P310SSD8

R1,702.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial X6 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000X6SSD9

R1,724.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Green SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T3G0A

R1,725.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST2000VX015

R1,781.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN

R1,875.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST4000VX016

R1,886.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate ST2000LM015 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST2000LM015

R1,921.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital WD22PURZ Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD22PURZ

R1,921.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Toshiba S300 HDKPB08Z0A01 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HDKPB08Z0A01

R1,954.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Toshiba S300 7200rpm Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: HDKPB08Z0A02S

R1,954.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial X9 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000X9SSD9

R1,955.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial P310 Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000P310SSD5

R1,955.00Incl. 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

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

2TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

1TB SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Crucial CT1000P310SSD8 P310 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive

1TB Crucial X6 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

2TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

2TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN External Drive

4TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

2TB Seagate ST2000LM015 2.5″ Internal HDD

2TB Western Digital WD22PURZ Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

4TB Toshiba S300 HDKPB08Z0A01 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

4TB Toshiba S300 7200rpm Internal Surveillance HDD

1TB Crucial X9 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Crucial P310 Gen4 M.2 NVMe 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?