--- product_id: 42897288 title: "Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm" brand: "intel" price: "R3261" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42897288-intel-optane-memory-m10-16-gb-pcie-m-2-80mm store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 900 MT/s blazing speed 16 GB high-capacity cache PCIe M.2 80mm compact form Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm **Brand:** intel **Price:** R3261 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock your PC’s hidden speed — don’t just work, dominate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm by intel - **How much does it cost?** R3261 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42897288-intel-optane-memory-m10-16-gb-pcie-m-2-80mm) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Adaptive Memory:** Learns your usage patterns to speed up repetitive tasks effortlessly. - • **Seamless HDD & SSD Boost:** Pair with existing drives to turbocharge performance without sacrificing storage. - • **Next-Level Gaming & Browsing:** Experience ultra-responsive gameplay and lightning-fast web navigation. - • **Accelerate Every Boot & Launch:** Cut startup and app load times dramatically for a snappy workflow. - • **Effortless Upgrade, Massive Impact:** Compact M.2 form factor installs easily, delivering a 5-year warranty peace of mind. ## Overview Intel Optane Memory M10 16GB PCIe M.2 is a high-performance caching module that accelerates system responsiveness by combining with HDDs or SSDs. Delivering 900 MT/s speed and a compact 80mm form factor, it drastically reduces boot and application load times, enhances gaming and browsing experiences, and adapts to your computing habits. Compatible with 7th Gen Intel Core processors and backed by a 5-year warranty, it’s the smart upgrade for professionals seeking a faster, smoother PC without sacrificing storage. ## Description Intel Optane memory is a revolutionary new memory technology that affordably accelerates your system, delivering high speed and responsiveness without compromising system storage capacity. When combined with a large storage drive, the Intel Optane memory M.2 module accelerates computer performance, while maintaining capacity. You'll be amazed at how fast applications launch or new games install. Together, Intel Optane memory and a 7th Gen Intel Core processor deliver a snappy PC experience with short boot times, fast application launches, extraordinary gaming experience, and responsive browsing. Review: Outstanding speed boost for your system! - The Intel Optane Memory M10 32GB is a brilliant storage accelerator! It dramatically speeds up loading times on systems with larger HDDs, making the computer feel much snappier and more responsive. The M.2 PCIe form factor is compact and easy to install. It works seamlessly as a caching solution and the difference in boot times and application launch speeds is very noticeable. Excellent product for anyone looking to upgrade their system performance without replacing the hard drive! Review: Worth the cost and get the job done for TrueNas Scale - Got two of these as a boot drive for TrueNas Scale, work great and the cost together was less than 50usd. I'm happy. ## Features - Snappy PC experience with short boot times, fast application launches, extraordinary gaming experience and responsive browsing - Pair Intel Optane memory with storage media (HDD, SSD), to get amazing performance and responsiveness without compromising storage capacities - Supported on 7th Gen Intel Corei3 processor and above - Requires Optane Ready Motherboard and storage drive such as HDD and/or SSD - A computer with Intel Optane memory adapts to your everyday computing activities to make your repetitive tasks increasingly faster, smoother and easier to accomplish ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XSMTN31 | | Additional Features | High-performance | | Best Sellers Rank | #492 in Computer Memory | | Brand | Intel | | Built-In Media | Manual, PCIe M.2 Memory Module | | Column Address Strobe Latency | 15 | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Computer Memory Size | 16 GB | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,574 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 900 Megabits Per Second | | Form Factor | M.2 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00675901462334, 00735858337847, 00735858349383, 05032037099912, 05032037099950 | | Item Type Name | Optane Memory Module 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm | | Item Weight | 1.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Memory Speed | 900 MT/s | | Mfr Part Number | MEMPEK1W016GAXT | | Model Name | 1 | | Model Number | MEMPEK1W016GAXT | | RAM Size | 16 GB | | Special Feature | High-performance | | UPC | 675901462334 735858337847 735858337076 735858349383 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 3.3 Volts | | Warranty Description | 5 years Limited - Part replacement only | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Computer Memory Size:** 32 GB - **Memory Speed:** 1350 MT/s - **RAM Memory Technology:** Optane ## Images ![Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KfDrOWaEL.jpg) ![Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Se0VO1zXL.jpg) ![Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OAz2gaP7L.jpg) ![Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bkFasxfYL.jpg) ![Intel Optane Memory M10 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71reIAeghIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Has anyone tried this with a 7th gen i5 or i7 Intel NUC? Would optane + a large hard disk be as fast as a smaller and more expensive ssd?** A: Here are some performance benchmarks https://www.howtogeek.com/317294/what-is-intel-optane-memory/ The 1TB HDD with the Optane had quicker response than the SSDs on the list. Honestly for the price, if you have a 7th+ gen intel CPU, and the space for expanding, this is a great upgrade. You should notice faster responses. The cost isn't much more for the 32GB variant compared to the 16, and the larger size may come in handy. **Q: what does this do really i dont know much about this? i only have a 2tb HDD will this just make it boot faster? and i have a intel i5 7600.** A: If your system is Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready, when paired with your SATA HDD Boot drive, it will intelligently make your system boot faster and accelerate the load times of the applications that you use most often through the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver. You can read more about the system requirements on the Intel.com site and support site for additional information. https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/optane-memory.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/memory-and-storage/intel-optane-memory/intel-optane-memory-series.html **Q: When optane module is not in caching mode, can i use it as only disk in my system and boot an os from it?** A: Theoretically you should, but I wouldn’t if I were you. Intel’s cache driver is overcoming many of the issues associated with Optane and 3Dxpoint that wouldn’t happen otherwise. In my opinion, Intel on purpose is marketing this product as cache and a companion cache software and not as standard NVMe SSD. **Q: cna this work on msi b150 mb** A: Has to be a 200 series chipset. MSI has a list of boards that are compatible. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding speed boost for your system! *by D***O on June 18, 2026* The Intel Optane Memory M10 32GB is a brilliant storage accelerator! It dramatically speeds up loading times on systems with larger HDDs, making the computer feel much snappier and more responsive. The M.2 PCIe form factor is compact and easy to install. It works seamlessly as a caching solution and the difference in boot times and application launch speeds is very noticeable. Excellent product for anyone looking to upgrade their system performance without replacing the hard drive! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the cost and get the job done for TrueNas Scale *by A***N on March 13, 2026* Got two of these as a boot drive for TrueNas Scale, work great and the cost together was less than 50usd. I'm happy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cache drives in a Synology NAS *by A***N on August 10, 2024* I'm using a pair of these small but fast SSDs as cache drives for my Synology NAS. The Synology OS uses one for write caching and one for read caching. This makes transferring lots of small files much faster than before. While these drives are not on Synology's official compatibility list, I've heard from other Synology users who have also had success with these drives. At their current price, it is worth it! Edit: Upon update to the latest Synology software, one of the cache drives was either unsupported or died. This caused a major issue that required a complete reinstall of the Synology software on my NAS. Fortunately, this did not lose any of my data but did require that I re-install all my packages and re-configure everything. It could have been worse. ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel Optane Memory M10 32 GB PCIe M.2 80mm - Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown) - Noctua NF-A6x25 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (60mm, Brown) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42897288-intel-optane-memory-m10-16-gb-pcie-m-2-80mm](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42897288-intel-optane-memory-m10-16-gb-pcie-m-2-80mm) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-28*