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

R132.00Incl. VAT
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32GB MicroSD Card

SKU: 32GBMSD2

R159.00Incl. VAT
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64GB MicroSD Card

SKU: 64GBMSD2

R183.00Incl. VAT
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128GB Removable Flash Drive

SKU: 128GBP3

R229.00Incl. VAT
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128GB MicroSD Card

SKU: 128GBMSD2

R288.00Incl. VAT
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120GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD

SKU: 120GBSSD

R321.00Incl. VAT
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240GB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 240NV

R413.00Incl. VAT
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256GB Removable Flash Drive

SKU: 256GBP3

R424.00Incl. VAT
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240GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD

SKU: 240SSD

R459.00Incl. VAT
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240GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT240BX500SSD1

R459.00Incl. VAT
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240GB Western Digital Green SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS240G3G0A

R493.00Incl. VAT
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MSI S270SATA240GB SPATIUM S270 240GB 2.5″ SATA 3.0 6Gb/s Solid State Drive

SKU: S270SATA240GB

R633.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G3B0A

R690.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Western Digital Green SN3000 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G4G0E

R719.00Incl. VAT
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480GB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 480NV

R748.00Incl. VAT
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480Gb 2.5″ Sata III SSD

SKU: 480SSD

R748.00Incl. 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

64GB Removable Flash Drive

32GB MicroSD Card

64GB MicroSD Card

128GB Removable Flash Drive

128GB MicroSD Card

120GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD

240GB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

256GB Removable Flash Drive

240GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD

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

240GB Western Digital Green SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

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

500GB Western Digital Green SN3000 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

480Gb 2.5″ Sata III SSD

Does the hard drive you choose matter?

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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?