{"id":16065,"date":"2022-06-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocuk-production-blog-alb2-2076709841.eu-central-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/?p=16065"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:00:49","slug":"solid-state-drives-hard-drive-form-factors-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/solid-state-drives-hard-drive-form-factors-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid State Drives and Hard Drive Form Factors Explained\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to selecting the perfect components for your dream gaming PC, it can seem a little daunting. Especially when you have to consider the size of your hardware, not just the type of hardware you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But fear not \u2013 that’s where our team of PC experts at Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a> comes in! We\u2019ve compiled this handy guide showing you everything you need to know about SSD & HDD<\/strong> form factors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Solid State Drive?  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Solid State Drive (SSD)<\/strong> utilise integrated memory chips to store and access all of your data. SSDs utilise intelligent NAND <\/strong>technology, a non-volatile flash storage method that doesn\u2019t require any power to access or store your files.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

SSDs are available in a multitude of different form factors. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n