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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1TB Western Digital Green SN350 M.2 NvMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T3G0C

R1,564.00Incl. VAT
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3TB Seagate Skyhawk ST3000VX015 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST3000VX015

R1,564.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN

R1,609.00Incl. VAT
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600GB Seagate Exos 15E900 ST600MP0006 2.5″ Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: ST600MP0006

R1,643.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Western Digital Blue SN580 Gen 4.0 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: WDS100T3B0E

R1,645.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate ST2000LM015 2.5″ Internal HDD

SKU: ST2000LM015

R1,678.00Incl. VAT
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4TB Toshiba S300 7200rpm Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: HDKPB08Z0A02S

R1,678.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate LaCie Mobile STLP1000400 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: STLP1000400

R1,689.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial MX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000MX500SSD1

R1,702.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Western Digital Elements Portable WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN External Drive

SKU: WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN

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4TB Toshiba S300 HDKPB08Z0A01 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

SKU: HDKPB08Z0A01

R1,747.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: STKM2000400

R1,760.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

SKU: LAC301558

R1,770.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Crucial P310 Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CT1000P310SSD5

R1,770.00Incl. VAT
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1TB Corsair MP600 Gen4 M.2 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

SKU: CSSD-F1000GBMP600CXTR2

R1,770.00Incl. VAT
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2TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance HDD

SKU: ST2000VX015

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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

1TB Western Digital Green SN350 M.2 NvMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

3TB Seagate Skyhawk ST3000VX015 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Western Digital My Passport Portable WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN External Drive

600GB Seagate Exos 15E900 ST600MP0006 2.5″ Fast Format Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Western Digital Blue SN580 Gen 4.0 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Seagate ST2000LM015 2.5″ Internal HDD

4TB Toshiba S300 7200rpm Internal Surveillance HDD

1TB Seagate LaCie Mobile STLP1000400 2.5″ External Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

1TB Crucial MX500 SATA III 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Western Digital Elements Portable WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN External Drive

4TB Toshiba S300 HDKPB08Z0A01 3.5″ Internal Surveillance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2TB Seagate Expansion 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

1TB Seagate LaCie 2.5″ External USB Powered HDD

1TB Crucial P310 Gen4 M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

1TB Corsair MP600 Gen4 M.2 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

2TB Seagate Skyhawk 3.5″ Internal Surveillance 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?