Solid-State Drives (SSDs) Intel® Solid-State Drives (SSDs) are a high-performance hard drive alternative that can boost your PC to the next level in storage performance and reliability. Improved performance, increased reliability, and lower operating costs are just a few of the benefits of using Intel SSDs. The SSD 530 Series utilizes its new small form factor, higher performance, and low idle power to offer the next generation of consumer computing. These SSDs continue to evolve as these are aimed at a wide array of consumer platforms, including Ultrabook™, traditional desktops, and laptops, as well as the latest tablets and small form factor mobile systems.