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Storage
SSDs, HDDs, optical drives, enclosures, and recordable media.
What is this category?
Storage holds the OS, applications, and data. NVMe SSDs read at 3,500-7,000 MB/s; SATA SSDs at 550 MB/s; HDDs at 80-200 MB/s. The type of storage is the single biggest factor in perceived system speed for everyday use.
Where it fits
Every system needs at least one drive. Modern builds use an NVMe SSD for OS/apps and optionally an HDD for mass storage. M.2 slots connect directly to the motherboard — no cables needed.
Common Use Cases
- •OS and application boot drive (NVMe SSD)
- •Data archiving and backup (HDD)
- •NAS and server storage (NAS-rated HDD)
- •Portable storage for field work (external SSD/HDD)
- •Optical media for legacy and archive use
Subcategories
Solid State DrivesMechanical DrivesOptical DrivesEnclosures & DocksRecordable Media