Internal Solid State Drives
Samsung 4TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7450 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
Samsung 2TB 990 PRO 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 7450 MB/s
Samsung 1TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 1GB LPDDR4 Cache
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
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
Samsung 4TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 4GB LPDDR4 Cache
Samsung 500GB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- 512MB LPDDR4 Cache
Samsung 1TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7450 MB/s
Samsung 2TB 990 EVO Plus PCIe 5.0 x2 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x2 / 4.0 x4 Interface
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 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
Samsung 2TB 990 EVO PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 | NVMe 2.0
- Sequential Reads up to 5000 MB/s
PNY 1TB CS900 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 515 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
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
WD 8TB WD_BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7200 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 500GB P3 Plus NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe NVMe Gen 4 x4 Interface
- Up to 4700 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 1TB P310 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7100 MB/s
Crucial 2TB P310 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 Read Speeds up to 7100 MB/s
WD 1TB WD_BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7300 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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
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
Crucial 500GB P310 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 6600 MB/s
Silicon Power 4TB US75 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7000 MB/s
PNY 500GB CS900 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 500 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
Samsung 500GB 980 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 3100 MB/s
Synology 800GB SNV3410 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
- Designed for Select Synology NAS Models
- 800GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
Silicon Power 4TB UD90 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 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
Understanding Internal Solid State Drives (SSD)
An internal solid state drive is your computer's primary data storage unit. It saves and retrieves all the processes that make the computer work. Because solid state drives (SSD) are based on flash technology rather than the spinning platters used in hard disk drives (HDDs), they access information more efficiently, and make your computer run faster.
While SSDs haven't caught up with traditional hard drives in storage capacity, 1TB SSDs are available, as are even larger sizes. If you need a significant amount of storage, such as in a disk array, an SSD can provide that, too. There are solid state arrays that work on their own or in combination with hard drive arrays.
What Is the Difference Between SSDs and HDDs
An SSD is one unit of memory chips, while a traditional internal hard disc drive features a platter that spins, and an arm with a read/write head. SSDs are usually physically smaller than internal hard drives and have a variety of form factors. You've experienced them as convenient thumb drives and in your cell phone.
Advantages of SSDs
Because SSDs aren't mechanical, they have no moving parts, giving them several advantages over HDDs.
- Less wear and more reliability
- More energy efficient
- Faster data processing
- Less easily damaged
- Less noise
With an SSD, your computer will boot and load programs faster. If your computer is a laptop, the energy efficiency of this type of drive means a longer battery life.
Can I Have an SSD and an HDD in One Computer?
If you enjoy the speed advantage of an SSD, but also need the economy or size of an HDD, you really can have it all. Hybrid drives combine an SSD and HDD in one unit. The SSD has less capacity than the HDD, but works with it to improve performance. If you want more control over the size of your SSD, and your computer has extra drive bays, you can add one or more solid state drives, such as 500GB SSDs. Another option would be portable solid state drives, which are external drives with plug-and-play capability.
Choosing an SSD
What type of drive you choose depends on your budget, how you use your computer, and if you're considering a new one or merely upgrading. If you don't need blazing speed, models at the bottom of the capacity range could work for you. If you're working with large graphics files or spreadsheets, 1TB SSDs or larger are appropriate. Also, opt for the higher end of the range if you need storage for games, movies, or photos. If you're doing an upgrade yourself, be sure you have the right slot and connection for the drive of your choice. Most major brands, such as Intel SSDs and Sandisk SDDs, will be available, so you should be able to go with a favorite.
SSDs combine speed and reliability in one compact unit. Whether you want to upgrade one component, or you need an entire system improvement, head to B&H Photo and Video to see the latest in SSD technology.