desktop data storage
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for desktop data storage.
With the rise of cloud storage, it's easy to forget about the humble hard drive. But if you have a lot of data to store, or need to keep it around for a long time, you may want to consider buying an external hard drive. Browse the top-ranked list of desktop data storage below along with associated reviews and opinions.
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-006T-NBAADSKU: 6517100Top comment"I placed the product at the back of my desktop and havent noticed any noise. I saw some comments that some people have an issue with noise but my desktop is more louder. ...Good quality, it doenst feel cheap at all. For storage purposes it does what it should but i have to say they are not quiet specially transfering big files.....So far so good for hogh storage"
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (6TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.Top comment"I placed the product at the back of my desktop and havent noticed any noise. I saw some comments that some people have an issue with noise but my desktop is more louder. ...Good quality, it doenst feel cheap at all. For storage purposes it does what it should but i have to say they are not quiet specially transfering big files.....So far so good for hogh storage"
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (6TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk - Ultra Fit 512GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive - Black
Model: SDCZ430-512G-A46SKU: 6522093Top comment"Smallest but huge storage...Smallest flash drive, huge storage. I like beautiful design....great fo music (and video) storage on laptops...I store my music on a thumb drive so that I can carry it anywhere (on my desktop, on my laptop etc). I do this by naming my iTunes music player point to an external drive with a particular name and I can insert this thumb drive whenever I need to listen to music whether it is my home computer or I am on the go."
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Store your digital files safely with this SanDisk SDCZ430-512G-A46 Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive. The 512GB capacity provides plenty of room for your videos, photos and documents, while plug-and-play functionality ensures easy, stress-free use. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive features SanDisk Secure Access software to keep your data private, and the compact design fits easily in your pocket to enhance portability.Top comment"Smallest but huge storage...Smallest flash drive, huge storage. I like beautiful design....great fo music (and video) storage on laptops...I store my music on a thumb drive so that I can carry it anywhere (on my desktop, on my laptop etc). I do this by naming my iTunes music player point to an external drive with a particular name and I can insert this thumb drive whenever I need to listen to music whether it is my home computer or I am on the go."
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Store your digital files safely with this SanDisk SDCZ430-512G-A46 Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive. The 512GB capacity provides plenty of room for your videos, photos and documents, while plug-and-play functionality ensures easy, stress-free use. This SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 flash drive features SanDisk Secure Access software to keep your data private, and the compact design fits easily in your pocket to enhance portability.See all USB Flash Drives
WD - Red Plus 8TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive for Desktops
Model: WDBC9V0080HH1-WRSNSKU: 6523110Top comment"WD Red Plus 8TB: Top NAS Storage Choice...The WD Red Plus 8TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and compatibility for NAS users. Its 8TB capacity and 7200 RPM speed ensure fast data access, while its quiet operation and minimal heat generation maintain a stable environment. ...Additional storage...Made it addition storage for desktop, so far so good"
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WD Red Plus NAS internal hard drives are designed with CMR technology for RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to eight bays. Perfect for handling increased workloads associated with small- to medium-sized business environments, including expanded OS compatibility and ZFS.Top comment"WD Red Plus 8TB: Top NAS Storage Choice...The WD Red Plus 8TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and compatibility for NAS users. Its 8TB capacity and 7200 RPM speed ensure fast data access, while its quiet operation and minimal heat generation maintain a stable environment. ...Additional storage...Made it addition storage for desktop, so far so good"
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WD Red Plus NAS internal hard drives are designed with CMR technology for RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to eight bays. Perfect for handling increased workloads associated with small- to medium-sized business environments, including expanded OS compatibility and ZFS.See all Internal Hard Drives
Crucial - P3 Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
Model: CT1000P3PSSD8SKU: 6509715Top comment"This hard drive has not failed me yet! Reliable storage and very fast data transfer for a good price....Revived by Dell desktop...I had Dell 8910 desktop with 256 GB nvme and replaced it with this 1TB."
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Valuable Gen4 performance is here. Introducing the Crucial P3 Plus Gen4 NVMe SSD, delivering impressive speed with sequential reads/writes up to 5000/4200MB/s1 while providing data protection for optimal security. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P3 Plus comes in generous capacities2 and offers flexible backward compatibility for most Gen3 systems.Top comment"This hard drive has not failed me yet! Reliable storage and very fast data transfer for a good price....Revived by Dell desktop...I had Dell 8910 desktop with 256 GB nvme and replaced it with this 1TB."
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Valuable Gen4 performance is here. Introducing the Crucial P3 Plus Gen4 NVMe SSD, delivering impressive speed with sequential reads/writes up to 5000/4200MB/s1 while providing data protection for optimal security. Engineered by Micron with the latest Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P3 Plus comes in generous capacities2 and offers flexible backward compatibility for most Gen3 systems.See all Internal SSDs
WD - SN850X 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe with Heatsink for PS5 and Desktops
Model: WDBB9H0010BNC-WRSNSKU: 6512132Top comment"Great for ps5 or desktop...Is a powerhouse for storage enthusiasts. With lightning-fast speeds and a generous 1TB capacity, it delivers exceptional performance for gaming, multimedia editing, and more. "
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 1TB with heatsink to help sustain top-end performance for more consistent gameplay. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.Top comment"Great for ps5 or desktop...Is a powerhouse for storage enthusiasts. With lightning-fast speeds and a generous 1TB capacity, it delivers exceptional performance for gaming, multimedia editing, and more. "
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 1TB with heatsink to help sustain top-end performance for more consistent gameplay. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.See all Internal SSDs
WD - Blue SA510 500GB Internal SSD SATA
Model: WDBB8H5000ANC-WRSNSKU: 6506979Top comment"works great. great speed good improvement for my desktop...Works great in a desktop too...Working great in an older desktop computer. I do have some start issues upon reboot at times, but it is probably not related to this drive."
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Breathe new life into your PC so you can push your work further and grow your creative potential. Designed specifically for professionals, creatives, freelancers, social influencers, and other passionate content creators and editors, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD helps boost your PC’s performance so you can be more productive. The drive is available in 2.5" or M.2 slots and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup and cyber protection software plus a free three-month Dropbox Professional trial. This fast, reliable SSD helps you boot up faster, cut lag times, and speed up edits and file transfers for a sustainable desktop upgrade—no expensive new PC purchase required.Top comment"works great. great speed good improvement for my desktop...Works great in a desktop too...Working great in an older desktop computer. I do have some start issues upon reboot at times, but it is probably not related to this drive."
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Breathe new life into your PC so you can push your work further and grow your creative potential. Designed specifically for professionals, creatives, freelancers, social influencers, and other passionate content creators and editors, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD helps boost your PC’s performance so you can be more productive. The drive is available in 2.5" or M.2 slots and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup and cyber protection software plus a free three-month Dropbox Professional trial. This fast, reliable SSD helps you boot up faster, cut lag times, and speed up edits and file transfers for a sustainable desktop upgrade—no expensive new PC purchase required.See all Internal SSDs
WD - Blue SA510 1TB Internal SSD SATA
Model: WDBB8H0010BNC-WRSNSKU: 6506976Top comment"excellent - i used it in my desktop and works excellent....Worked great on my desktop. It does help my desktop run better"
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Breathe new life into your PC so you can push your work further and grow your creative potential. Designed specifically for professionals, creatives, freelancers, social influencers, and other passionate content creators and editors, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD helps boost your PC’s performance so you can be more productive. The drive is available in 2.5" or M.2 slots and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup and cyber protection software plus a free three-month Dropbox Professional trial. This fast, reliable SSD helps you boot up faster, cut lag times, and speed up edits and file transfers for a sustainable desktop upgrade—no expensive new PC purchase required.Top comment"excellent - i used it in my desktop and works excellent....Worked great on my desktop. It does help my desktop run better"
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Breathe new life into your PC so you can push your work further and grow your creative potential. Designed specifically for professionals, creatives, freelancers, social influencers, and other passionate content creators and editors, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD helps boost your PC’s performance so you can be more productive. The drive is available in 2.5" or M.2 slots and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup and cyber protection software plus a free three-month Dropbox Professional trial. This fast, reliable SSD helps you boot up faster, cut lag times, and speed up edits and file transfers for a sustainable desktop upgrade—no expensive new PC purchase required.See all Internal SSDs
Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"A little expensive for a desktop hard drive desktop storage device, But It works great With my Android phone. ...As with always, you never fully get the full storage space on these external drives (and same with memory cards). "
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.Top comment"A little expensive for a desktop hard drive desktop storage device, But It works great With my Android phone. ...As with always, you never fully get the full storage space on these external drives (and same with memory cards). "
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.See all External SSDs
WD - BLACK SN850X 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
Model: WDBB9G0020BNC-WRSNSKU: 6512128Top comment"Great SSD for a reasonable price for 2TB NVME No hitching and fast data transfer....But if you’re a noob like me don’t forget to order a stand-off nut or screw set as this doesn’t come with any of that and you’ll need it for a desktop motherboard. Consider a universal kit for all motherboards they are cheap and will save you a headache."
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 2TB. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen43 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.Top comment"Great SSD for a reasonable price for 2TB NVME No hitching and fast data transfer....But if you’re a noob like me don’t forget to order a stand-off nut or screw set as this doesn’t come with any of that and you’ll need it for a desktop motherboard. Consider a universal kit for all motherboards they are cheap and will save you a headache."
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 2TB. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen43 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.See all Internal SSDs
PNY - DUO Link 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C OTG Flash Drive - Silver
Model: P-FDI128DULINKTYC-GESKU: 6513900Top comment"Great portable versatile data storage...Small, easy to switch from Type C (laptop) to Type A (desktop). Great sale price for this capacity."
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Free up space on your Android smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac computer with the PNY DUO LINK USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C OTG Flash Drive. Offering read speeds up to 200MB/s and write speeds up to 100MB/s, it is the ideal solution to store photos, videos and more. With dual connectors USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C for Type-C equipped Android devices and computers, and USB 3.2 Type-A connector for PC and Mac computers, you can quickly and easily free up space on your Type-C equipped Android devices. By transferring your videos, photos, music and more to the DUO LINK USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C OTG Flash Drive, you can spend less time worrying about running out of space on your mobile device and more time making new memories.Top comment"Great portable versatile data storage...Small, easy to switch from Type C (laptop) to Type A (desktop). Great sale price for this capacity."
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Free up space on your Android smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac computer with the PNY DUO LINK USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C OTG Flash Drive. Offering read speeds up to 200MB/s and write speeds up to 100MB/s, it is the ideal solution to store photos, videos and more. With dual connectors USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C for Type-C equipped Android devices and computers, and USB 3.2 Type-A connector for PC and Mac computers, you can quickly and easily free up space on your Type-C equipped Android devices. By transferring your videos, photos, music and more to the DUO LINK USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C OTG Flash Drive, you can spend less time worrying about running out of space on your mobile device and more time making new memories.See all Dual Flash Drives
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