{"id":201,"date":"2026-09-13T02:35:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T02:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzai.net\/?p=201"},"modified":"2026-09-13T02:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T02:35:40","slug":"ai-demand-drives-up-storage-prices-making-hdds-a-viable-option-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzai.net\/?p=201","title":{"rendered":"AI Demand Drives Up Storage Prices, Making HDDs a Viable Option Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aia-article-content\">\n<p>Storage prices are climbing, and the surge is being driven by demand from artificial intelligence. Even hard disk drives (HDDs), which have long been the budget-friendly option, are not immune to the trend.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Storage Prices Are Rising<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"aia-article-image\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/img\/gallery\/the-rise-in-drive-prices-is-being-driven-by-ai-and-even-hdds-cant-hide\/intro-1788784755.jpg\" alt=\"Article image\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"><\/figure>\n<p>The increased demand for storage capacity from AI applications is pushing prices upward across the board. This affects both solid state drives (SSDs) and HDDs, leaving consumers and businesses facing higher costs for storage.<\/p>\n<h2>SSDs vs. HDDs: A Changing Calculus<\/h2>\n<p>SSDs are generally preferable for many reasons\u2014they are faster, more durable, and more energy-efficient. However, with storage prices skyrocketing, the traditional advantages of HDDs are becoming more relevant in certain situations.<\/p>\n<h3>When an HDD Makes More Sense<\/h3>\n<p>In some scenarios, opting for an HDD can be a more practical choice. For example, when large amounts of storage are needed for less performance-critical tasks, the lower cost per terabyte of an HDD may outweigh the speed benefits of an SSD. This is particularly true for bulk data storage, backups, or archival purposes.<\/p>\n<p>While SSDs remain the better option for many use cases, the current pricing environment means that HDDs are worth considering where capacity and cost are the primary concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Storage prices are climbing, and the surge is being driven by demand from artificial intelligence. Even hard disk drives (HDDs), which have long been the budget-friendly option, are not immune to the trend. 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