SSDs come in different shapes and sizes, but are typically either a stick like this Seagate Firecuda drive or are in a 2.5-inch enclosure that looks more like a traditional internal hard drive.

When it comes to storing data on your PC, you essentially have two options: a traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or a Solid State Drive (SSD). Both store your operating system, apps, games, and ...

SSD vs HDD in a NAS However, hard drives currently offer higher storage capacity than SSDs. The highest capacity hard drive available is 22TB, compared to the maximum 8TB SATA SSD.

If you're wondering what's better, an SSD or HDD for PC gaming in 2023, we've covered everything you need to know here.

Our picks of the best external hard drives will ensure your astrophotography and other important files are backed up and kept safe.

SSD (Solid State Drive) is a storage device. Unlike an HDD, it does not have moving parts, making it more reliable.

While the M.2 form factor is by far the most common — and can still be used with SATA drives — using it with a PCIe SSD will restrict bandwidth to x4 lanes and hinder overall performance.