Internal Hard Drives
Crucial 2TB BX500 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 540 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Samsung 4TB 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,800 MB/s
Toshiba 16TB N300 PRO 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
- 16TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
WD 2TB Red Plus 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 64MB Cache
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
WD 1TB Blue SN5100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7100 MB/s
Kingston 500GB NV3 NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 500GB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 5000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Seagate 32TB SkyHawk AI 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD
- Designed for 24/7 Surveillance
- 32TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 GB/s Interface
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
Synology 400GB SNV3410 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
- Designed for Select Synology NAS Models
- 400GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
Crucial 2TB P310 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 Interface
- Up to 7100 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 4TB P310 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 Interface
- Up to 7100 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
WD 10TB WD_BLACK 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Gaming HDD (512MB Cache)
- 10TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Synology 4TB HAT5320 SATA III 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
WD 2TB Red Plus 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (2-Pack)
- 4TB Storage Capacity (2 x 2TB)
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 64MB Cache
WD 12TB Blue 7200 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
- 12TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Patriot 512GB P220 Series SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 550 MB/s Read Speed
Synology 8TB HAT5320 SATA III 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Synology 800GB SNV5420 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- Designed for Select Synology NAS Systems
- 800GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
Synology 24TB HAT5320 SATA III 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 24TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 1GB Cache
PNY 1TB CS2150 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 10,200 MB/s
Synology 20TB HAT5310 SATA III 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 20TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Lexar 256GB NM620 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 256GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
- Read Speeds up to 3500 MB/s
WD 6TB Purple SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive (OEM)
- 6TB 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
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
Seagate 20TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR)
- 20TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Samsung 2TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 2GB LPDDR4 Cache
WD 4TB Blue 5400 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
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.