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 HP 833962-B21 3.5″ Internal SAS HDD

SKU: 833962-B21

R3,899.00Incl. VAT
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6TB Synology Plus Series HAT3300-6T 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HAT3300-6T

R3,910.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Crucial X10 Pro USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT2000X10PROSSD9

R3,910.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Western Digital Purple WD85PURZ 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD85PURZ

R4,024.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Seagate Skyhawk AI 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST8000VE001

R4,058.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Crucial CT2000P510SSD8 Solid State Drive

SKU: CT2000P510SSD8

R4,093.00Incl. VAT
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Synology DiskStation DS223j

SKU: DS223j

R4,094.00Incl. VAT
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6TB Western Digital Ultrastar Hard Disk Drive

SKU: 0B47077

R4,094.00Incl. 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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1TB Samsung MZ-VAP1T0BW 9100 Pro NVMe SSD

SKU: MZ-VAP1T0BW

R4,129.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Seagate LaCie Rugged Mini 2.5″ USB Powered HDD

SKU: LAC9000633

R4,163.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Toshiba HDEJX14GEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

SKU: HDEJX14GEA51

R4,231.00Incl. 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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4TB Seagate ST4000LM024 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST4000LM024

R4,290.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Seagate Skyhawk ST8000VX010 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST8000VX010

R4,323.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V9P2T0BW

R4,370.00Incl. 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 HP 833962-B21 3.5″ Internal SAS HDD

6TB Synology Plus Series HAT3300-6T 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Crucial X10 Pro USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

8TB Western Digital Purple WD85PURZ 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

8TB Seagate Skyhawk AI 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

2TB Crucial CT2000P510SSD8 Solid State Drive

Synology DiskStation DS223j

6TB Western Digital Ultrastar Hard Disk Drive

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

1TB Samsung MZ-VAP1T0BW 9100 Pro NVMe SSD

4TB Seagate LaCie Rugged Mini 2.5″ USB Powered HDD

8TB Toshiba HDEJX14GEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

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

4TB Seagate ST4000LM024 2.5″ Internal HDD

8TB Seagate Skyhawk ST8000VX010 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (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?