Internal Hard Drives
Samsung 2TB 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,700 MB/s
Lexar 4TB Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,000 MB/s
WD 2TB WD_BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with Heatsink (2-Pack)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7300 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Transcend 2TB 830S SATA III M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Seagate 28TB Exos M 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
- 28TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Synology 24TB HAS5320 SAS-3 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 24TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SAS-3 12 Gb/s Interface
- 1GB Cache
Samsung 4TB 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,800 MB/s
Samsung 8TB 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,800 MB/s
OWC 8TB Accelsior 8M2 PCIe 4.0 Storage Card
- 8TB Capacity
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Interface
- Includes Preinstalled M.2 SSDs
- Internal Cooling Fan
Sabrent 8TB Rocket 4 PLUS NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD
- 8TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 Form Factor
- Up to 7000 MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 6000 MB/s Write Speed
Synology 7TB SAT5210 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- Built for Synology Systems
- 7TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7 mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
OWC 32TB Accelsior 8M2 PCIe 4.0 Storage Card
- 32TB Capacity
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Interface
- Includes Preinstalled M.2 SSDs
- Internal Cooling Fan
Silicon Power 512GB Endura E55 SATA III 2.5" Internal NAS SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 500 MB/s
QNAP Western Digital Red SA500 NAS SATA 2.5" Internal SSD - 1TB
PNY 1TB CS2342 M.2 NVMe Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7300 MB/s
Seagate 2TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Transcend 512GB M.2 SSD 430S
- M.2 Form Factor
- SATA III Interface
- 512GB Capacity
- 560 MB/s Read Speed
WD 1TB Blue 7200 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 64MB Cache
PNY XLR8 Gaming 1TB CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 Internal SSD with Black Heatsink
- 1TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 11,500 MB/s Read Speeds
QNAP Western Digital Red SN700 M.2 NVMe Internal SSD - 1TB
WD 1TB WD_BLACK 7200 rpm SATA III 2.5" Internal HDD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 64MB Cache
WD 2TB Blue 7200 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Silicon Power 1TB UD90 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
WD 3TB Blue 5400 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
- 3TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 3TB Purple SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (Retail)
- 3TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 2TB Blue 5400 rpm SATA III 2.5" Internal HDD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 128MB Cache
Seagate 6TB SkyHawk Surveillance SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
- 6TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 GB/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
PNY 1TB CS2142 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speed: up to 4900 MB/s
Learning About Internal Hard Drives
Every computer needs an internal hard drive to run, whether it's a desktop at the office or a laptop used for gaming. The one you need and how it works both depend on the type of computer, as well as your intended usage. Choosing a new hard drive, or adding the right one to your custom-built machine, can be a significant upgrade.
What's the Difference Between an Internal and an External Hard Disk?
Essential computer components, internal hard disks feature the boot files needed for the operating system to load. They also require more steps to install than an external hard drive, which usually connects simply via USB. An internal hard drive stores data just like an external one does, but it can also be configured in various ways to create separate spaces for different files. External hard drives can also be placed in enclosures when running back-ups.
What's an Internal Hard Drive Cache?
One feature you may see listed on an internal hard disk is the disk cache. This piece of dedicated RAM boosts the disk's performance and allows data to load quicker.
What's an Internal Solid State Drive?
Most hard drives that store data on physical discs have several moving components such as disc platters and read/write heads. By contrast, internal solid state drives have no moving parts and operate using electrical signals that move across circuits. This causes less vibration and wear on the drive, making it last longer, and keeps your data with greater integrity.
What's a SATA Internal Hard Drive?
SATA, or serial ATA, is a common interface type that many hard drives use. It allows for rapid file transfer, and is the new standard for most computers.
How Do You Install an Internal Hard Drive (HDD)?
Many internal hard drives are relatively simple to install by simply sliding them into place in the drive bay. It's always possible to upgrade or repair a computer by removing its existing or factory-installed drive, replacing it with a new one. PC towers usually need to have the side removed to access the drive, while laptops will often have a bottom panel held in place with screws. Make sure the bay is large enough to accommodate the drive, which will be either a 2.5-inch or a 3.5-inch internal hard drive. Also, remember to take care when handling a hard drive, as static electricity and magnets can potentially harm data. For a hard drive enclosure, simply insert the drive into the slot.
Choosing an Internal Hard Drive
Hard drives often have hundreds of gigabytes or even terabytes of storage space. Choose one with sufficient storage for your needs, as movie and other media files take up quite a lot of space. In addition, look at the read/write speed to know how efficient you can expect performance to be.
B&H Photo and Video has a wide selection of hard drives so you can get the performance you desire.