Internal Solid State Drives
SANDISK 500GB SSD Plus SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 545 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
SANDISK 1TB Optimus GX 7100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7250 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
Samsung 8TB 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,800 MB/s
Transcend 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x 4 Internal SSD
- 256GB Capacity
- NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 3300 MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 1600 MB/s Write Speed
Patriot 128GB P300 M.2 2280 PCIe SSD
- 128GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe Gen 3 x4, NVMe 1.3 Interface
- 1600 MB/s Read Speed
Patriot 512GB P220 Series SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 550 MB/s Read Speed
SANDISK 500GB Optimus 5100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 6600 MB/s
Lexar 1TB NM790 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe Gen 4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7400 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
Patriot 480GB Burst Elite 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD
- 480GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Read Speeds up to 450 MB/s
PNY 1TB CS2142 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speed: up to 4900 MB/s
WD 1TB Blue SN5100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7100 MB/s
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
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
SANDISK 2TB Optimus GX 7100M NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7250 MB/s
Patriot 120GB Burst Elite 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD
- 120GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Read Speeds up to 450 MB/s
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 2TB WD_BLACK SN8100 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
- Up to 14,900 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
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 3.84TB SAT5221 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- Built for Synology Systems
- 3.84TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
Lexar 512GB NS100 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 550 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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 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
Lexar 256GB NS100 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 256GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
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
Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7000 MB/s
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.