SSD / Hard Drives

💾 SSD / Hard Drives Overview

🔹 SSD (Solid State Drive):

• Speed: Much faster than traditional hard drives (boots up in seconds).

• Durability: No moving parts, more shock-resistant.

• Noise: Completely silent operation.

• Sizes: Common in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

• Types: SATA SSD, NVMe (M.2), PCIe (faster versions of SSDs).

Ideal for: Fast boot times, gaming, video editing, or upgrading laptops/desktops.

🔹 HDD (Hard Disk Drive):

• Storage Capacity: Usually offers more space at a lower cost (1TB, 2TB, 4TB+).

• Speed: Slower than SSDs due to spinning disks.

• Durability: More prone to physical damage (has moving parts).

• Noise: Audible spinning and clicking.

Ideal for: Storing large files, backups, media libraries.

💡 Pro Tip for Buyers:

• Use an SSD for your operating system and apps.

• Use an HDD for mass storage and backups.