Internal Solid State Drives
PNY 500GB CS2241 PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 4700 MB/s
SANDISK 500GB Optimus GX 7100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 6800 MB/s
Silicon Power 512GB Endura E55 SATA III 2.5" Internal NAS SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 500 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
Kingston 500GB NV3 NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
- 500GB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 5000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
PNY 1TB CS2342 M.2 NVMe Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2230 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7300 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
Patriot 1TB P220 Series SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5"/7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Up to 550 MB/s Read Speed
PNY XLR8 Gaming 1TB CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 Internal SSD with Black Heatsink
- 1TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 11,500 MB/s Read Speeds
SANDISK 500GB NAS 600 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 560 MB/s
SANDISK 1TB 320 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 545 MB/s
PNY 1TB CS2150 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 10,200 MB/s
Silicon Power 500GB CreatePro NAS CR90N NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe 1.4 / PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
SANDISK 1TB Optimus 5100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7100 MB/s
Silicon Power 1TB US85 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe 2.0 / PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 10,300 MB/s
Transcend 1TB 112S M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 Interface
- Read Speed: Up to 1700 MB/s
- Write Speed: Up to 1500 MB/s
SANDISK 1TB NAS 600 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 560 MB/s
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 with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
SANDISK 2TB SSD PLUS M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 3.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 3000 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
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 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
CORSAIR 1TB MP600 ELITE NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD (Heatsink)
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
CORSAIR 1TB MP600 ELITE NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD (Heatsink, Optimized for PS5)
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
SANDISK 960GB NAS 800 PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 960GB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,900 MB/s
SANDISK 1TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 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
- Sequential Reads up to 14,900 MB/s
CORSAIR 1TB MP700 PRO NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD (Air Cooler)
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- 11,700 MB/s Sequential Read Speeds
Silicon Power 2TB US75 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 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.