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 Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST2000VX015

R2,069.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate Skyhawk ST2000VX017 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST2000VX017

R2,069.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital WD22PURZ Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: WD22PURZ

R2,082.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

SKU: HDTCA20EW3AAH

R2,149.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Green SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T3G0A

R2,299.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

SKU: SNV3S/500G

R2,345.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST4000VX016

R2,358.00Incl. VAT
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1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 1TBNV

R2,414.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: WD23PURZ

R2,414.00Incl. VAT
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960GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: 960GBSSD

R2,529.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital WD Green 2.5″ SATA 3.0 Solid State Drive

SKU: WDS100T5G0A

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4TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: STKM4000400

R2,576.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: LAC9000298

R2,586.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate LaCie Mobile STLR2000400 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STLR2000400

R2,611.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate LaCie Rugged 2.5″ External USB Type-C Powered HDD

SKU: STFR1000800

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4TB Seagate Basic STJL4000400 2.5″ Portable External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STJL4000400

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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 Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

2TB Seagate Skyhawk ST2000VX017 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Western Digital WD22PURZ Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

1TB Western Digital Green SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

4TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

960GB 2.5″ SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

4TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

2TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

2TB Seagate LaCie Mobile STLR2000400 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Seagate LaCie Rugged 2.5″ External USB Type-C Powered HDD

4TB Seagate Basic STJL4000400 2.5″ Portable External Hard Disk Drive (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?