What is computer storage?
The storage drive is where your computer permanently saves documents, photos, music, videos, and other files.
More storage means your computer can hold more information.
We measure storage in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB). A terabyte is 1,000 gigabytes.
More storage means your computer can hold more information.
We measure storage in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB). A terabyte is 1,000 gigabytes.
How much storage is right for you?
| Storage | Best for… |
|---|---|
| 1 TB or more | Abundant storage for large digital libraries and professional-level content created in applications like Adobe Creative Suite. |
| 512 GB to 1 TB | Sufficient storage for high-resolution images, large data libraries, and PowerPoint presentations. |
| 256 GB | Adequate storage for typical office tasks, like word processing and spreadsheet files. |
| Less than 256 GB | Basic storage for standard documents, images, and learning applications. |
What else do you need to know about storage?
A solid-state drive (SSD) is often used for primary "boot" storage. It can start and run applications faster than a computer with a hard disk drive (HDD).
Some computers have dual drives. Any combination of additional drives will give you more storage options.
When configuring your system, consider choosing the most appropriate SSD class relative to your system M.2 PCIe specifications.
A solid-state drive (SSD) is often used for primary "boot" storage. It can start and run applications faster than a computer with a hard disk drive (HDD).
Some computers have dual drives. Any combination of additional drives will give you more storage options.
When configuring your system, consider choosing the most appropriate SSD class relative to your system M.2 PCIe specifications.