Internal Hard Drives
Samsung 1TB 990 EVO Plus PCIe 5.0 x2 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x2 / 4.0 x4 Interface
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) Cache
Synology 480GB SAT5221 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- Built for Synology Systems
- 480GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
Silicon Power 2TB UD90 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
WD 8TB Purple 5640 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (Retail, 2-Pack)
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Seagate 24TB SkyHawk AI 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD
- Designed for 24/7 Surveillance
- 24TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 GB/s Interface
Toshiba 24TB MG11 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 24TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 7200 rpm
Synology 20TB HAS5310 SAS-3 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 20TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SAS-3 12 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7450 MB/s
WD 8TB Purple 5640 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (Retail, 4-Pack)
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Samsung 8TB 870 QVO 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- SATA III 6 Gb/s
- Read Speeds of up to 560 MB/s
- Write Speeds of up to 530 MB/s
Patriot 128GB P210 Sata III 2.5" SSD
- 128GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Patriot 240GB Burst Elite 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD
- 240GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Read Speeds up to 450 MB/s
Transcend 512GB MTE300S M.2 2230 PCIe Internal SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 2000 MB/s
Seagate 8TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
Silicon Power 4TB Ace A58 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Max Read Speed: 500 MB/s
Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7450 MB/s
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
Seagate 24TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR)
- 24TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
WD 8TB WD_Black SN850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5
- Designed for PlayStation 5
- 8TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
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
Lexar 8TB NM790 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe Gen 4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7400 MB/s
Seagate 24TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, Retail, 2-Pack)
- 24TB Storage Capacity per Drive
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Seagate 24TB IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, Retail, 4-Pack)
- 24TB Storage Capacity per Drive
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
PNY 250GB CS900 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 250GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 500 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
WD 1TB WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Up to 14,900 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
WD 500GB WD_Black SN770M NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Maximum Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 Compatibility
- 5000 MB/s Read Speed
CORSAIR 2TB MP700 ELITE NVMe 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 10,000 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.