SSD’s & HDD’s – Internal

SSD’s & HDD’s – Internal

HDD’s

Internal hard disks are becoming increasingly rare and are being phased out from manufacturing, except for high-capacity and surveillance drives. However, if you still need to purchase one, Western Digital (WD) is a reliable choice.


SSD’s

There are several types of SSDs (Solid State Drives), each with different interfaces and form factors designed to cater to various performance needs and compatibility requirements.

SSD form factors: (in consumer PCs)

Before purchasing a new SSD for your PC or laptop, it’s important to understand what type of SSD is currently installed or supported by your system. Below chart can help you understand and help you make an informed decision.

2.5″ SSDs

M.2 SSDs

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Has a similar shape to a traditional hard disk drive (HDD).

These are small, flat, rectangular drives that can be compared to a stick of gum.

mSATA (mini-SATA)

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These are smaller than 2.5-inch SSDs but larger than M.2 drives (by width).

2 Types of M.2 SSDs: SATA and NVMe

M.2 SATA

M.2 NVMe

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When considering an SSD for your PC or laptop, it’s important to choose a reliable brand. The following brands are well-known for their quality and performance, making them go-to choices for many users: Samsung, Western Digital (WD), Crucial, XPG, Kingston, PNY, ADATA, GIGABYTE and Sabrent.

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