Solid State Disks (SSD)

• SSDs are modern storage devices with no moving parts.
• Traditional hard disks use spinning platters and read/write heads.
• SSDs work like large USB flash drives, using memory chips.

How SSDs Work

• Data is stored in memory cells, not on spinning disks.
• An onboard controller manages how data is written and read.
• Access time is much faster than traditional hard drives.

Advantages of SSD

• Faster system boot time.
• Quicker program loading.
• Lower power consumption.
• Less heat, noise, and vibration.

Disadvantages of SSD

• More expensive than traditional hard disks.
• Generally lower capacity for the price.
• Some SSDs are soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.