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 ST2000VX017 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST2000VX017

R1,321.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial E100 Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000E100SSD8

R1,321.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN

R1,344.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Blue SN5000 Gen 4 Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T4B0E

R1,380.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-77E500BW

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1TB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000BX500SSD1

R1,415.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Corsair MP600 GS M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-F0500GBMP600GS

R1,425.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: WD23PURZ

R1,425.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

SKU: SNV3S/1000G

R1,436.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate One Touch Portable STKY1000400 External Drive

SKU: STKY1000400

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

SKU: ST1000VN008

R1,528.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

SKU: HDTCA20ER3AAH

R1,574.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

SKU: HDTCA20EW3AAH

R1,574.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial CT1000P310SSD8 P310 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive

SKU: CT1000P310SSD8

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500GB Crucial T500 CT500T500SSD8 M.2 PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT500T500SSD8

R1,586.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: STKM2000400

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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

Hard Drives

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

1TB Crucial E100 Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

1TB Western Digital Blue SN5000 Gen 4 Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

500GB Corsair MP600 GS M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

1TB Kingston SN3VS Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive

1TB Seagate One Touch Portable STKY1000400 External Drive

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

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

1TB Crucial CT1000P310SSD8 P310 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive

500GB Crucial T500 CT500T500SSD8 M.2 PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Seagate Expansion 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?