Internal Hard Drives
SanDisk 1TB Optimus GX 7100M NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7250 MB/s
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
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
Angelbird 1TB AV PRO MK3 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 GB/s Interface
- Up to 560 & 520 MB/s Read & Write Speeds
Seagate 8TB BarraCuda SATA III 3.5" 5400 rpm Internal HDD (OEM Packaging, 2-Pack)
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 GB/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 4TB Blue SA510 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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
WD 2TB Red Plus 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (4-Pack)
- 8TB Storage Capacity (4 x 2TB)
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 64MB Cache
WD 16TB Ultrastar HC555 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Data Center Drive
- 16TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Synology 16TB HAT5310 SATA III 3.5" Internal Enterprise HDD
- 16TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
WD 24TB Red Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
- 24TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Synology 960GB SAT5221 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- Built for Synology Systems
- 960GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
Seagate 20TB Exos X24 7200 rpm SAS III 12 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD (OEM)
- 20TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SAS III 12 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
WD 4TB WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe 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
- Up to 14,900 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
WD 6TB Purple SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (Retail, 4-Pack)
- 6TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
WD 26TB Purple Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive (Retail)
- 26TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
WD 8TB Red Plus 5640 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (4-Pack)
- 32TB Storage Capacity (4 x 8TB)
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 256MB Cache
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
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
WD 10TB Red Plus 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (4-Pack)
- 10TB Storage Capacity
- 3.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB Cache
Transcend 512GB mSATA SSD 230S
- 512GB Capacity
- 3D NAND Flash Memory & DDR3 DRAM Cache
- Up to 560 MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 500 MB/s Write Speed
Silicon Power 1TB Endura E55 SATA III 2.5" Internal NAS SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 500 MB/s
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
SanDisk 1TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,900 MB/s
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
Patriot 2TB P400 Lite NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
PNY 2TB CS3250 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Seq. Read Speeds up to 14,900 MB/s
WD 8TB Red Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
- 8TB 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.