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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500GB Western Digital WDS500G1R0C RED NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS500G1R0C

R1,357.00Incl. VAT
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512GB Kingston SKC600/512G 2.5″ SATA SSD

SKU: SKC600/512G

R1,357.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: MZ-77E500BW

R1,367.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital Purple 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: WD23PURZ

R1,367.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial BX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000BX500SSD1

R1,379.00Incl. VAT
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500GB Corsair MP600 GS M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-F0500GBMP600GS

R1,390.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Gigabyte 2500E M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: GP-G325E1TB

R1,390.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial E100 Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000E100SSD8

R1,390.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000P3PSSD8

R1,415.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate One Touch Portable STKY1000400 External Drive

SKU: STKY1000400

R1,472.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Lexar SL200 USB-C External SSD

SKU: LSL200X001T

R1,494.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Elements Portable WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN

R1,518.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB520EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

SKU: HDTB520EK3AAH

R1,530.00Incl. 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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3TB Seagate Skyhawk ST3000VX015 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST3000VX015

R1,609.00Incl. 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

500GB Western Digital WDS500G1R0C RED NAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

512GB Kingston SKC600/512G 2.5″ SATA SSD

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

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

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

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

1TB Gigabyte 2500E M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

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

1TB Crucial P3 Plus M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Seagate One Touch Portable STKY1000400 External Drive

1TB Lexar SL200 USB-C External SSD

1TB Western Digital Elements Portable WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN External Drive

2TB Toshiba Canvio Basics HDTB520EK3AAH 2.5″ External HDD

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20ER3AAH 2.5″ Red External HDD

2TB Toshiba Canvio Advance HDTCA20EW3AAH 2.5″ Beige External HDD

3TB Seagate Skyhawk ST3000VX015 3.5″ Internal Surveillance 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?