Internal Solid State Drives
Samsung 2TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7000 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 1TB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- PCIe Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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
Kingston 1TB NV2 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 1TB Capacity
- 3500 MB/s Maximum Read Speed
- 2100 MB/s Maximum Write Speed
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
Kingston 2TB NV2 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 2TB Capacity
- 3500 MB/s Maximum Read Speed
- 2800 MB/s Maximum Write Speed
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
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
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
Samsung 2TB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- PCIe Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Samsung 1TB 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7000 MB/s
Sabrent 1TB Rocket 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 Interface
- Transfer Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
Crucial 1TB P5 Plus PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- Works with PlayStation 5
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
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
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 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
Crucial 2TB P5 Plus PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- Works with PlayStation 5
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
Crucial 1TB MX500 2.5" Internal SATA SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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
WD 4TB WD_BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7300 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 500GB MX500 2.5" Internal SATA SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Sabrent 1TB Rocket NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD
- 1TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 Form Factor
- TLC NAND Flash Memory
- Up to 5000 MB/s Read Speed
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
Patriot 2TB P210 Sata III 2.5" SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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
Other Buying Options
Crucial 2TB P3 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe NVMe Gen 3 x4 Interface
- Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Seagate 2TB BarraCuda Q5 PCIe M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.3 Interface
- Up to 2400 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Samsung 500GB 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- PCIe Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 2TB MX500 2.5" Internal SATA SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- Up to 2,100 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Crucial 1TB BX500 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 540 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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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.