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 Seagate Firecuda 520 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: ZP2000GM3A002

R4,748.00Incl. VAT
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5TB Seagate ST5000LM000 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST5000LM000

R4,783.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate ZP2000GM3A063 Solid State Drive

SKU: ZP2000GM3A063

R4,806.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Seagate Exos SAS 7E10 ST8000NM018B 3.5″ Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST8000NM018B

R4,898.00Incl. VAT
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400GB Corsair Neutron NX500 NVMe PCIe AIC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-N400GBNX500

R5,036.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Corsair MP700 Elite M.2 NVMe SSD Without Heatsink

SKU: CSSD-F2000GBMP700ENH

R5,152.00Incl. VAT
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10TB Western Digital Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive

SKU: WD102PURP

R5,174.00Incl. VAT
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10TB Seagate Ironwolf 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD

SKU: ST10000VN000

R5,243.00Incl. VAT
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6TB Seagate Exos 7E10 ST6000NM001B 3.5″ Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST6000NM001B

R5,266.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000BX500SSD1

R5,266.00Incl. VAT
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12TB Toshiba MG Series HDEPW11GEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

SKU: HDEPW11GEA51

R5,312.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial X9 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000X9SSD9

R5,336.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000P3PSSD8

R5,486.00Incl. VAT
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12TB Seagate IronWolf 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD

SKU: ST12000VN0008

R5,519.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial P310 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

SKU: CT4000P310SSD8

R5,519.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Samsung T9 Shield USB-C Powered External SSD

SKU: MU-PG2T0B/WW

R5,635.00Incl. 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 Seagate Firecuda 520 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming Solid State Drive (SSD)

5TB Seagate ST5000LM000 2.5″ Internal HDD

2TB Seagate ZP2000GM3A063 Solid State Drive

8TB Seagate Exos SAS 7E10 ST8000NM018B 3.5″ Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

400GB Corsair Neutron NX500 NVMe PCIe AIC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Corsair MP700 Elite M.2 NVMe SSD Without Heatsink

10TB Western Digital Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive

10TB Seagate Ironwolf 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD

6TB Seagate Exos 7E10 ST6000NM001B 3.5″ Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

4TB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

12TB Toshiba MG Series HDEPW11GEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

4TB Crucial X9 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

4TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

12TB Seagate IronWolf 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD

4TB Crucial P310 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

2TB Samsung T9 Shield USB-C Powered External 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?