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 Crucial T705 M.2 NVMe 5.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000T705SSD3

R4,070.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Corsair MP700 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD With Heatsink

SKU: CSSD-F1000GBMP700PRO

R4,127.00Incl. VAT
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Synology DiskStation DS223j

SKU: DS223j

R4,139.00Incl. VAT
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5TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: STJJ5000400

R4,150.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Toshiba S300 7200rpm Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: HDET02LZSA51F

R4,173.00Incl. VAT
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5TB Seagate LaCie Mobile STLR5000400 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STLR5000400

R4,198.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Corsair MP600 PRO XT M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PXT

R4,288.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Western Digital Purple WD85PURZ 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD85PURZ

R4,346.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial CT1000T710SSD8 T710 NVMe M.2 2280 PCI-Express 5.0 x4 Solid State Drive

SKU: CT1000T710SSD8

R4,346.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Corsair CSSD-F2000GBMP600EHS MP600 ELITE NVMe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive

SKU: CSSD-F2000GBMP600EHS

R4,426.00Incl. VAT
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5TB Seagate PS5 Game Drive 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STLV5000200

R4,449.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Crucial CT2000P510SSD8 Solid State Drive

SKU: CT2000P510SSD8

R4,462.00Incl. VAT
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5TB Seagate ST5000LM000 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST5000LM000

R4,497.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-77E2T0BW

R4,587.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V9P2T0CW

R4,600.00Incl. VAT
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2TB M.2 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – MICRO

SKU: 2TBMICRO

R4,622.00Incl. 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

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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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1TB Crucial T705 M.2 NVMe 5.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Corsair MP700 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD With Heatsink

Synology DiskStation DS223j

5TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

8TB Toshiba S300 7200rpm Internal Surveillance HDD

5TB Seagate LaCie Mobile STLR5000400 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Corsair MP600 PRO XT M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

8TB Western Digital Purple WD85PURZ 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

1TB Crucial CT1000T710SSD8 T710 NVMe M.2 2280 PCI-Express 5.0 x4 Solid State Drive

2TB Corsair CSSD-F2000GBMP600EHS MP600 ELITE NVMe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive

5TB Seagate PS5 Game Drive 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Crucial CT2000P510SSD8 Solid State Drive

5TB Seagate ST5000LM000 2.5″ Internal HDD

2TB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB M.2 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) – MICRO

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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?