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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12TB Western Digital WD122PURP Purple Pro 7200RPM 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD122PURP

R6,945.00Incl. VAT
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12TB Seagate Exos X24 ST12000NM001H 3.5” Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST12000NM001H

R7,061.00Incl. VAT
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18TB Toshiba MG Series HDEPZ10GEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

SKU: HDEPZ10GEA51

R7,083.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Corsair MP700 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD With Heatsink

SKU: CSSD-F2000GBMP700PRO

R7,176.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Western Digital WDS400T1R0C RED NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS400T1R0C

R7,199.00Incl. VAT
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16TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro ST16000NT001 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST16000NT001

R7,244.00Incl. VAT
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12TB Synology Plus Series HAT3310-12T 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HAT3310-12T

R7,267.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Crucial X10 Pro USB-C Powered External Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT4000X10PROSSD9

R7,268.00Incl. VAT
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Seagate SkyHawk AI 3.5-inch 12TB Serial ATA III Internal Hard Drive

SKU: ST12000VE003

R7,337.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Corsair MP600 CORE XT M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-F4000GBMP600CXT

R7,497.00Incl. VAT
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14TB Seagate Exos X18 3.5″ Internal SAS HDD

SKU: ST14000NM000J

R7,635.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Synology Enterprise HAT5310-8T 3.5″ Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HAT5310-8T

R7,692.00Incl. VAT
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10TB Seagate LaCie Professional STHA10000800 3.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STHA10000800

R7,761.00Incl. VAT
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14TB Western Digital Gold 7200RPM 3.5″ HDD

SKU: WD142KRYZ

R7,784.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Western Digital Red WDS400T2R0A Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS400T2R0A

R7,970.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Toshiba MG Series HDEB00SGEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

SKU: HDEB00SGEA51

R8,095.00Incl. 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

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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12TB Western Digital WD122PURP Purple Pro 7200RPM 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

12TB Seagate Exos X24 ST12000NM001H 3.5” Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

18TB Toshiba MG Series HDEPZ10GEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

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

4TB Western Digital WDS400T1R0C RED NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

16TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro ST16000NT001 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

12TB Synology Plus Series HAT3310-12T 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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

Seagate SkyHawk AI 3.5-inch 12TB Serial ATA III Internal Hard Drive

4TB Corsair MP600 CORE XT M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

14TB Seagate Exos X18 3.5″ Internal SAS HDD

8TB Synology Enterprise HAT5310-8T 3.5″ Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

10TB Seagate LaCie Professional STHA10000800 3.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

14TB Western Digital Gold 7200RPM 3.5″ HDD

4TB Western Digital Red WDS400T2R0A Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

20TB Toshiba MG Series HDEB00SGEA51 3.5″ Enterprise (Hard Disk Drive) HDD

Does the hard drive you choose matter?

Internal and External Hard Drives

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External Hard Drives

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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?