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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480GB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 480NV

R689.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Western Digital Green SN3000 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G4G0E

R689.00Incl. VAT
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128GB WD Purple WDD128G1P0C MicroSD Card

SKU: WDD128G1P0C

R712.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Western Digital WDS500G4B0E NVMe SSD – No Heatsink

SKU: WDS500G4B0E

R804.00Incl. VAT
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480GB Crucial E100 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT480E100SSD8

R838.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

SKU: SNV3S/500G

R932.00Incl. VAT
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480Gb 2.5″ Sata III SSD

SKU: 480SSD

R976.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Samsung 980 M.2 NvMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-V8V500BW

R976.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT500BX500SSD1

R1,011.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Skyhawk ST1000VX013 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST1000VX013

R1,070.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: WD11PURZ

R1,070.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: STKM1000400

R1,149.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000LM048 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST1000LM048

R1,160.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Basic STJL1000400 2.5″ Portable External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STJL1000400

R1,160.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G3B0A

R1,183.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB510EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

SKU: HDTB510EK3AAH

R1,195.00Incl. 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

480GB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Western Digital Green SN3000 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

128GB WD Purple WDD128G1P0C MicroSD Card

500GB Western Digital WDS500G4B0E NVMe SSD – No Heatsink

480GB Crucial E100 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

480Gb 2.5″ Sata III SSD

500GB Samsung 980 M.2 NvMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Seagate Skyhawk ST1000VX013 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000LM048 2.5″ Internal HDD

1TB Seagate Basic STJL1000400 2.5″ Portable External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

500GB Western Digital Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB510EK3AAH 2.5″ External 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?