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Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM008 2TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
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  • Height (maximum): 20.20mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST2000DM008
  • Item #: N82E16822184773
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Seagate BarraCuda ST4000DM004 4TB 5400 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drives Bare Drive - OEM
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  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST4000DM004
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WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD20EZBX
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WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD20EZBX
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Computer Hardware
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD20EZBX
  • Item #: N82E16822234469
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WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX
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Seagate SkyHawk AI ST8000VE001 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
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Seagate SkyHawk AI ST8000VE001 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST8000VE001
  • Item #: N82E16822184901
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Seagate Exos 7E10 ST8000NM017B 8 TB Hard Drive - Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Storage System, Video Surveillance System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 5 Year Warranty
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Seagate IronWolf 14TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s CMR 3.5" Internal HDD for RAID Network Attached Storage ST14000VN0008
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Seagate IronWolf 14TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s CMR 3.5" Internal HDD for RAID Network Attached Storage ST14000VN0008
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST14000VN0008
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  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: SMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Model #: ST8000DM004
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WD_Black 6TB Gaming Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, 128 MB Cache, SATA Gb/s, 3.5" - WD6004FZWX
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WD_Black 6TB Gaming Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, 128 MB Cache, SATA Gb/s, 3.5" - WD6004FZWX
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD6004FZWX
  • Item #: N82E16822234501
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Seagate IronWolf ST10000VN000 10TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drives Bare Drive
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Seagate IronWolf ST10000VN000 10TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drives Bare Drive
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST10000VN000
  • Item #: N82E16822184973
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST20000NE000
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST20000NE000
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST20000NE000
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WD Red Pro WD201KFGX 20TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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WD Red Pro WD201KFGX 20TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD201KFGX
  • Item #: N82E16822234512
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WD Black WD8002FZWX 8TB 7200 RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drives
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WD Black WD8002FZWX 8TB 7200 RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drives
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD8002FZWX
  • Item #: N82E16822234500
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WD Blue WD80EAZZ 8TB 5640 RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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WD Blue WD80EAZZ 8TB 5640 RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD80EAZZ
  • Item #: N82E16822234496
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Seagate Exos X20 ST20000NM007D 20TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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Seagate Exos X20 ST20000NM007D 20TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Model #: ST20000NM007D
  • Item #: N82E16822185011
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WD Black 10TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD101FZBX
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WD Black 10TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD101FZBX
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drives
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Model #: WD101FZBX
  • Item #: N82E16822234427
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Seagate BarraCuda ST500DM009 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
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Seagate BarraCuda ST500DM009 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive
  • Average Latency: 6Gb/s
  • Height (maximum): 19.99mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST500DM009
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WD Red Plus 8TB CMR NAS Hard Drive HDD - 5640 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 128MB Cache, 3.5" - WD80EFZZ
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WD Red Plus 8TB CMR NAS Hard Drive HDD - 5640 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 128MB Cache, 3.5" - WD80EFZZ
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD80EFZZ
  • Item #: N82E16822234504
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Seagate IronWolf 16TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s CMR 3.5" Internal HDD for RAID Network Attached Storage ST16000VN001
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Seagate IronWolf 16TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s CMR 3.5" Internal HDD for RAID Network Attached Storage ST16000VN001
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drives
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST16000VN001
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TOSHIBA N300 HDWG440XZSTA 4TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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TOSHIBA N300 HDWG440XZSTA 4TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: HDWG440XZSTA
  • Item #: N82E16822149791
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST16000NE000
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST16000NE000
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Model #: ST16000NE000
  • Item #: N82E16822184804
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WD Red 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6Gb/s, SMR, 256MB Cache, 3.5" - WD40EFAX
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WD Red 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6Gb/s, SMR, 256MB Cache, 3.5" - WD40EFAX
  • Recording Technology: SMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD40EFAX
  • Item #: N82E16822234409
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Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Hard Drive 5900 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s CMR 3.5" Internal HDD for RAID Network Attached Storage ST4000VN008
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Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Hard Drive 5900 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s CMR 3.5" Internal HDD for RAID Network Attached Storage ST4000VN008
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST4000VN008
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WD Red Pro WD181KFGX 18TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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WD Red Pro WD181KFGX 18TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Model #: WD181KFGX
  • Item #: N82E16822234430
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WD Red Pro WD6003FFBX 6TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
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WD Red Pro WD6003FFBX 6TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD6003FFBX
  • Item #: N82E16822234344
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Seagate IronWolf ST6000VN001 6TB 5400 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
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Seagate IronWolf ST6000VN001 6TB 5400 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST6000VN001
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WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD1003FZEX
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WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD1003FZEX
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD1003FZEX
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 12TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST12000NE0008
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 12TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST12000NE0008
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Model #: ST12000NE0008
  • Item #: 1JW-001N-00028
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WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AZLX
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WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AZLX
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Desktop
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD5000AZLX
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST18000NE000
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 18TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST18000NE000
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Model #: ST18000NE000
  • Item #: N82E16822184872
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST14000NE0008
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST14000NE0008
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST14000NE0008
  • Item #: N82E16822184760
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Seagate 18TB Exos X18 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive HDD (ST18000NM000J)
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Seagate 18TB Exos X18 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive HDD (ST18000NM000J)
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drive
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Model #: ST18000NM000J
  • Item #: 1B4-00VK-00616
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST8000NE001
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ST8000NE001
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  • Height (maximum): 26.11mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 146.99mm
  • Model #: ST8000NE001
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WD Red Pro WD221KFGX 22TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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WD Red Pro WD221KFGX 22TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD221KFGX
  • Item #: N82E16822234527
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WD Red Pro WD161KFGX 16TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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WD Red Pro WD161KFGX 16TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Recording Technology: CMR
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.60mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: WD161KFGX
  • Item #: N82E16822234429
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TOSHIBA N300 HDWG480XZSTA 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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TOSHIBA N300 HDWG480XZSTA 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • NAND Flash Memory Type: Hard Drives
  • Height (maximum): 26.10mm
  • Width (maximum): 101.85mm
  • Length (maximum): 147.00mm
  • Model #: HDWG480XZSTA
  • Item #: N82E16822149793
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Desktop internal hard drives store operating systems, system files, software and individual files. They can offer anywhere from 500GB of storage up to 8TB or more and come with a variety of interfaces. Although most internal drives are 3.5in., some devices use a smaller 2.5in. form factor. Smaller and larger physical sizes are rare but do exist. Also, consider the speed of the drive. Internal hard drives for desktop computers tend to run at 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM) but faster read-write speeds minimize waiting time. Hard drives with speeds of up to 15,000 RPM are available. Finally, memory cache is the amount of memory that can be active at any given time. A larger cache is important if you work with multiple large files at once.

Improve Your Computer's Performance with a New Hard Drive

You might not be concerned about storage space when you buy a new PC, but the hard drive will fill will with files and software. A new desktop internal hard drive can replace an existing drive that has reached maximum capacity. Alternatively, if your motherboard has a spare bay, you can add a second or additional device to expand storage. An internal HDD for PCs is easy to install, has greater capacity and speed than an external device and comes with multiple storage options.

Store All Your Data with Large Capacity Drives

Every piece of software you install, every song you save, every video you download takes up storage space, which can slow down a computer. A 720p movie takes up approximately 8GB, while a 4k video can consume as much as 100GB of a desktop internal hard drive. Even the Windows 10 operating system requires 15GB. A 500GB hard drive can be useful for storing files while you're on the move before transferring them to a larger drive if you don't have a personal cloud device or portable hard drive. For everyday and ongoing storage, this size drive will quickly fill up. Desktop internal hard drives offer the storage of up to 16TB in some cases, providing plenty of space for software and files.

Ensure Compatibility by Choosing the Right Interface

The most commonly used standards for connecting a desktop internal hard drive to a motherboard are SATA and SAS. Determine the motherboard's interface and ensure that you match this when buying a new drive to ensure compatibility and to avoid having to use an adapter. Check the label off the drive you are replacing or look at the manufacturer guidelines for your motherboard.

Access Data Quicker with a Fast SATA Internal Hard Drive

The speed the disk platters spin determines how quickly information can be retrieved from the drive. It is common for external hard drives to have a speed of 5,000 RPM because this draws less power and makes minimal noise. Other hard drive designs have a speed of up to 15,000 RPM, depending on the model.