Internal Hard Drives
Silicon Power 1TB Ace A58 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Max Read Speed: 500 MB/s
PNY 2TB CS900 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 530 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
WD 2TB Purple SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (Retail, 2-Pack)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 64MB Cache
Seagate 1TB FireCuda X1070 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7200 MB/s
WD 8TB Purple 5460 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive (OEM)
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 4TB Blue SN5000 PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 Interface
- 5500 MB/s Max Sequential Read Speeds
SanDisk 2TB Ultra 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 560 MB/s
Seagate 2TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, Retail, 4-Pack)
- 2TB Storage Capacity per Drive
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 4TB WD_BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7300 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Seagate 4TB FireCuda X1070 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7200 MB/s
Synology 1.92TB SAT5221 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- Built for Synology Systems
- 1.92TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
Patriot 256GB P210 Sata III 2.5" SSD
- 256GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Patriot 1TB P220 Series SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 550 MB/s Read Speed
Seagate 4TB IronWolf 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 4TB Blue 5400 SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD Kit (2-Pack)
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Seagate 2TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, Retail, 2-Pack)
- 2TB Storage Capacity per Drive
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Samsung 1TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7450 MB/s
WD 2TB WD_BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7300 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 2TB T500 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7400 MB/s
SanDisk 2TB SSD Plus SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 535 MB/s Sequential Read Speeds
Seagate 2TB FireCuda X1070 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7200 MB/s
Samsung 4TB 990 EVO Plus PCIe 5.0 x2 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x2 / 4.0 x4 Interface
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) Cache
CORSAIR 2TB MP700 Pro XT NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Up to 14,900 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Synology 1600GB SNV5420 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- Designed for Select Synology NAS Systems
- 1600GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
Seagate 12TB IronWolf 3.5" Internal NAS Drive (4-Pack)
- 12TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Transcend 128GB 830S SATA III M.2 Internal SSD
- 128GB Storage Capacity
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Seagate 2TB BarraCuda SATA III 3.5" 7200 rpm Internal HDD (OEM Packaging)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 GB/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Silicon Power 2TB Ace A58 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Max Read Speed: 500 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.