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 DS725+ 2-Bay

SKU: DS725+

R9,843.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Seagate Exos X20 ST20000NM003D 3.5″ SAS Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST20000NM003D

R9,877.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial X10 USB Type-C Blue Portable External SSD

SKU: CT4000X10SSD9

R9,925.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V9P4T0BW

R9,992.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: SNV3S/4000G

R10,316.00Incl. VAT
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Synology Diskstation DS425+ 4-Bay

SKU: DS425+

R10,360.00Incl. VAT
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14TB Western Digital Purple PRO 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD141PURP

R10,362.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-77E4T0BW

R10,603.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V9P4T0CW

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4TB Crucial T500 M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 NVMe Gen4 x4 Solid State Drive

SKU: CT4000T500SSD3

R10,878.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Seagate Skyhawk AI 3.5″ Surveillance Drive – 7200RPM

SKU: ST20000VE003

R10,889.00Incl. VAT
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Synology 5-Bay SATA Expansion Unit

SKU: DX517

R11,052.00Incl. VAT
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Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure

SKU: DX525

R11,338.00Incl. VAT
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24TB Seagate Expansion STKP24000400 3.5″ External HDD

SKU: STKP24000400

R11,453.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial X10 Pro USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000X10PROSSD9

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14TB Seagate LaCie D2 Professional 3.5″ External USB Type-C Powered HDD

SKU: STHA14000800

R11,740.00Incl. 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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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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Synology Diskstation DS725+ 2-Bay

20TB Seagate Exos X20 ST20000NM003D 3.5″ SAS Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

4TB Crucial X10 USB Type-C Blue Portable External SSD

4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

4TB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Synology Diskstation DS425+ 4-Bay

14TB Western Digital Purple PRO 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

4TB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

4TB Crucial T500 M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 NVMe Gen4 x4 Solid State Drive

20TB Seagate Skyhawk AI 3.5″ Surveillance Drive – 7200RPM

Synology 5-Bay SATA Expansion Unit

Synology DX525 5-Bay Expansion Enclosure

24TB Seagate Expansion STKP24000400 3.5″ External HDD

4TB Crucial X10 Pro USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

14TB Seagate LaCie D2 Professional 3.5″ External USB Type-C Powered HDD

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?