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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4TB Samsung T7 Shield USB-C Powered External SSD

SKU: MU-PE4T0S/WW

R9,866.00Incl. 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 MU-PG4T0B T9 Portable SSD

SKU: MU-PG4T0B/WW

R10,372.00Incl. VAT
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Synology DiskStation DS723+

SKU: DS723+

R10,603.00Incl. VAT
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Synology DiskStation DS423+

SKU: DS423+

R10,845.00Incl. VAT
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Synology 5-Bay SATA Expansion Unit

SKU: DX517

R10,925.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Seagate Skyhawk AI ST20000VE002 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST20000VE002

R11,132.00Incl. VAT
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14TB Seagate LaCie D2 Professional 3.5″ External USB Type-C Powered HDD

SKU: STHA14000800

R11,315.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Seagate Ironwolf ST20000NT001 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST20000NT001

R11,395.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Samsung MZ-VAP4T0BW 9100 Pro NVMe SSD

SKU: MZ-VAP4T0BW

R11,476.00Incl. VAT
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22TB Western Digital Purple Pro Smart Video 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD221PURP

R12,190.00Incl. VAT
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24TB Seagate Skyhawk AI ST24000VE002 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST24000VE002

R12,478.00Incl. VAT
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8TB Samsung MU-PH8T0S T5 EVO Portable SSD

SKU: MU-PH8T0S/WW

R12,534.00Incl. VAT
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Synology Rackstation DS923+

SKU: DS923+

R12,557.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Corsair MP700 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Without Heatsink

SKU: CSSD-F4000GBMP700PNH

R13,638.00Incl. VAT
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24TB Western Digital WD240PURP Purple Pro 7200RPM 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD240PURP

R14,420.00Incl. 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

4TB Samsung T7 Shield USB-C Powered External SSD

14TB Western Digital Purple PRO 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

4TB Samsung MU-PG4T0B T9 Portable SSD

Synology DiskStation DS723+

Synology DiskStation DS423+

Synology 5-Bay SATA Expansion Unit

20TB Seagate Skyhawk AI ST20000VE002 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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

20TB Seagate Ironwolf ST20000NT001 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

4TB Samsung MZ-VAP4T0BW 9100 Pro NVMe SSD

22TB Western Digital Purple Pro Smart Video 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

24TB Seagate Skyhawk AI ST24000VE002 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

8TB Samsung MU-PH8T0S T5 EVO Portable SSD

Synology Rackstation DS923+

4TB Corsair MP700 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Without Heatsink

24TB Western Digital WD240PURP Purple Pro 7200RPM 3.5″ Internal Surveillance 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?