Incus mini PCs support SATA III SSDs as an additional or replacement storage option. SATA SSDs are reliable way to expand storage while maintaining solid performance for everyday computing, office work, and media usage.

This guide explains what SATA SSDs are and helps you choose the right Western Digital Blue SA510 configuration based on your needs.

Understanding SATA SSDs

SATA (Serial ATA) is a widely used interface for solid-state drives. While SATA SSDs are slower than NVMe drives, they still offer a major performance upgrade over traditional hard drives, with fast boot times, quiet operation, and excellent reliability.

For many Incus mini PC use cases—such as office work, home systems, kiosks, and light content creation—SATA SSDs provide an ideal balance between performance, capacity, and price.

Western Digital SATA SSDs Comparison:

The following table compares several Western Digital SSDs. Note that prices can vary depending on retailer and current market conditions. These are placeholder values – replaced with accurate data.

SSD Model	Capacity	Typical Use Cases
Western Digital Blue SA510 250GB	250 GB	Budget-friendly boot drive: Perfect for a fast operating system startup. Small projects: Ideal for storing code, documents, or small media projects. Secondary drive: Can be used as a dedicated drive for specific applications.
Western Digital Blue SA510 500GB	500 GB	Boot drive: Provides ample space for the OS and essential programs. General use: Suitable for everyday tasks, web browsing, and office applications. Moderate storage needs: Can store a decent collection of photos, music, and videos.
Western Digital Blue SA510 1TB	1 TB	Boot drive: Offers plenty of space for the OS, applications, and frequently used files. General use: Great for users who need more storage for larger projects and media libraries. Gaming: Can store a good selection of games.
Western Digital Blue SA510 2TB	2TB	Large storage for games: Can accommodate a vast library of games. Media: Ideal for storing large photo and video collections. Applications: Perfect for power users who work with demanding software like video editing suites or 3D modeling programs.
Western Digital Blue SA510 4TB	4TB	Maximum local storage, large-scale media archives, long-term data retention, professional video production, data-heavy workflows, and users who want to minimize reliance on external drives