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.

Click to
Download
Certificate

Showing 289–292 of 292 resultsSorted by price: low to high

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.

In Stock

1-2 days before collection or shipping

View Product

Synology RackStation RS822RP+

SKU: RS822RP+

R26,817.00Incl. VAT
In Stock

1-2 days before collection or shipping

View Product

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

SKU: STLG28000400

R27,668.00Incl. VAT
In Stock

1-2 days before collection or shipping

View Product

32TB Seagate LaCie 2Big Dock Professional Hardware Raid

SKU: STLG32000400

R31,533.00Incl. VAT
In Stock

1-2 days before collection or shipping

View Product

Synology RackStation RS3621XS+

SKU: RS3621XS+

R106,052.00Incl. VAT

Does the hard drive you choose matter?

The developments made in the tech industry in the last decade, made it possible for us to delve into specifics when it comes to data storage. So much so, that specific hard drives now serve focused goals.

Below we will take a look at the different types of storage devices that are purchasable by end users.

Click here for more information about these products

Internal and External Hard Drives

Before we dig deeper into the different storage device types, we first have to clarify that there are 2 sections of drives:

Internal
External

Internal Hard Drives
Internal Drives, are drives that are located on the inside of your system / machine. These drives come in the following 3 formats:
- 2.5″ Drives
- 3.5″ Drives
- M.2 Drives
External Hard Drives
External Drives are removable drives:
- USB Drives

Hard Drive Types

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Synology RackStation RS822RP+

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

32TB Seagate LaCie 2Big Dock Professional Hardware Raid

Synology RackStation RS3621XS+