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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Synology DiskStation DS223

SKU: DS223

R6,026.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Crucial CT2000T710SSD8 T710 NVMe M.2 2280 PCI-Express 5.0 x4 Solid State Drive

SKU: CT2000T710SSD8

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Corsair CSSD-F2000GBMP700PNH MP700 PRO 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Solid State Drive

SKU: CSSD-F2000GBMP700PNH

R6,036.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Samsung MZ-VAP2T0BW 9100 Pro NVMe SSD

SKU: MZ-VAP2T0BW

R6,187.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate One Touch USB 3.0 External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: STKG2000400

R6,335.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Seagate LaCie Professional STHA8000800 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STHA8000800

R6,578.00Incl. VAT
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Seagate Barracuda ST16000DM001 16TB 3.5” HDD Desktop Internal Drive

SKU: ST16000DM001

R6,588.00Incl. VAT
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12TB Seagate Skyhawk AI 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST12000VE001

R6,657.00Incl. VAT
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2TB LaCie STNA2000400 External Rugged Pro5 SSD

SKU: STNA2000400

R6,703.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial X9 USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000X9SSD9

R6,749.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000BX500SSD1

R6,784.00Incl. VAT
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12TB Seagate STLC12000402 3.5″ One Touch Hub

SKU: STLC12000402

R6,795.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V9S4T0BW

R6,807.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial P310 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

SKU: CT4000P310SSD8

R6,968.00Incl. VAT
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Synology Diskstation DS225+ 2-bay

SKU: DS225+

R7,071.00Incl. VAT
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14TB Western Digital Gold 7200RPM 3.5″ HDD

SKU: WD142KRYZ

R7,129.00Incl. 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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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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Synology DiskStation DS223

2TB Crucial CT2000T710SSD8 T710 NVMe M.2 2280 PCI-Express 5.0 x4 Solid State Drive

Corsair CSSD-F2000GBMP700PNH MP700 PRO 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Solid State Drive

2TB Samsung MZ-VAP2T0BW 9100 Pro NVMe SSD

2TB Seagate One Touch USB 3.0 External Solid State Drive (SSD)

8TB Seagate LaCie Professional STHA8000800 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Seagate Barracuda ST16000DM001 16TB 3.5” HDD Desktop Internal Drive

12TB Seagate Skyhawk AI 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

2TB LaCie STNA2000400 External Rugged Pro5 SSD

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

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

12TB Seagate STLC12000402 3.5″ One Touch Hub

4TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

4TB Crucial P310 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD

Synology Diskstation DS225+ 2-bay

14TB Western Digital Gold 7200RPM 3.5″ HDD

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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?