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

SKU: WD240PURP

R14,926.00Incl. VAT
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4TB LaCie STNA4000400 External Rugged Pro5 SSD

SKU: STNA4000400

R14,972.00Incl. VAT
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26TB Western Digital Ultrastar HC590 Hard Disk Drive

SKU: 0F65672

R15,939.00Incl. VAT
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Synology RackStation RS422+

SKU: RS422+

R16,606.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Synology Enterprise HAT5310-20T 3.5″ Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HAT5310-20T

R17,019.00Incl. VAT
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1.6TB Corsair Neutron NX500 NVMe PCIe AIC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-N1600GBNX500

R18,366.00Incl. VAT
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20TB Seagate LaCie 2big Dock 2-Bay RAID 3.5″ External Powered HDD

SKU: STLG20000400

R21,009.00Incl. VAT
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Synology Rackstation RS882+

SKU: RS822+

R21,528.00Incl. VAT
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3.84TB Synology SAT5210 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: SAT5210-3840G

R24,622.00Incl. VAT
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Synology RackStation RS822RP+

SKU: RS822RP+

R26,817.00Incl. VAT
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28TB Seagate LaCie 2big Dock 2-Bay RAID 3.5″ External Powered HDD

SKU: STLG28000400

R27,668.00Incl. VAT
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Synology RackStation RS3621XS+

SKU: RS3621XS+

R106,052.00Incl. 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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24TB Western Digital WD240PURP Purple Pro 7200RPM 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

4TB LaCie STNA4000400 External Rugged Pro5 SSD

26TB Western Digital Ultrastar HC590 Hard Disk Drive

Synology RackStation RS422+

20TB Synology Enterprise HAT5310-20T 3.5″ Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1.6TB Corsair Neutron NX500 NVMe PCIe AIC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

20TB Seagate LaCie 2big Dock 2-Bay RAID 3.5″ External Powered HDD

Synology Rackstation RS882+

3.84TB Synology SAT5210 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Synology RackStation RS822RP+

28TB Seagate LaCie 2big Dock 2-Bay RAID 3.5″ External Powered HDD

Synology RackStation RS3621XS+

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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?