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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2TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB520EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

SKU: HDTB520EK3AAH

R1,873.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN

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512GB Kingston SKC600/512G 2.5″ SATA SSD

SKU: SKC600/512G

R2,000.00Incl. VAT
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480GB Crucial E100 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT480E100SSD8

R2,024.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate Skyhawk ST1000VX013 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST1000VX013

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480GB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 480NV-2230

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

SKU: STJL1000400

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2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

SKU: HDTCA20ER3AAH

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2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

SKU: HDTCA20EW3AAH

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500GB Western Digital Red 2.5″ Internal NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G1R0A

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500GB SanDisk Optimus 5100 NVMe SSD – Without Heatsink

SKU: SDSP51500GAN-000E0

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Seagate STGD2000200 PlayStation Edition 2TB 2.5″ USB 5Gbps Type-A External Hard Drive

SKU: STGD2000200

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1TB Seagate Ironwolf ST1000VN008 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST1000VN008

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

SKU: SNV3S/500G

R2,277.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital WD Green 2.5″ SATA 3.0 Solid State Drive

SKU: WDS100T5G0A

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2TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: LAC9000298

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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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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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2TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB520EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

1TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

512GB Kingston SKC600/512G 2.5″ SATA SSD

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

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

480GB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

500GB Western Digital Red 2.5″ Internal NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB SanDisk Optimus 5100 NVMe SSD – Without Heatsink

Seagate STGD2000200 PlayStation Edition 2TB 2.5″ USB 5Gbps Type-A External Hard Drive

1TB Seagate Ironwolf ST1000VN008 3.5″ Internal NAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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

1TB Western Digital WD Green 2.5″ SATA 3.0 Solid State Drive

2TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered 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?