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4x or 8x disc problems
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PghPens
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14. April 2005 @ 08:56 |
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Complete newbie so sorry for the inane question, but here's my problem. My 8x discs take almost twice as long to burn as my 4x discs. I read the previous forum about 8x & 4x discs but I don't even know what my settings are or how to change 'em. I did check to see if my DMA was on (whatever that is) and it was set right. Any help would be greatly appreciated since I just bought 200 8x discs. I would hate to wait 20 mins. for each burn, when using the 4x only took about 10 mins. Thanks for any help.
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Noqoilpi
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14. April 2005 @ 09:58 |
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It should take 15 min @ 4x for 4.7GB and half that for 8x.
What software are you using to write ?
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PghPens
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14. April 2005 @ 10:02 |
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I'm have an NEC DVD+RW ND 2100AD burner and haven't found any firmware upgrades. Also using ICopyDVDs2 software. When using Sony or Memorex media(both 4x) a normal burn will take about 12 mins. But burning the same movie with HP or Memorex (both 8x) takes about 20 mins.
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Noqoilpi
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14. April 2005 @ 10:29 |
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14. April 2005 @ 12:51 |
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I just want to say I had a really slow computer and I always selected 2x or 4x because 8x went slower. Run your Diskinfo like the member said find what speed you max out at, then use that - is there any reason to go higher, anyone?
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14. April 2005 @ 12:51 |
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I just want to say I had a really slow computer and I always selected 2x or 4x because 8x went slower. Run your Diskinfo like the member said find what speed you max out at, then use that - is there any reason to go higher, anyone?
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Lennme
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14. April 2005 @ 20:24 |
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I find that 4x is a perfectly fine speed for burns. Even though I can burn 4x media at 8x, the 4x is much more reliable. 15 min. per disk is not a burden. Plus 4x Riteks are dirt cheap these days. Also, I couldn't savor my beverage of choice with an 8x burn like I can at 4x!
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15. April 2005 @ 04:51 |
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i would also stick to 4x until you're 100% that the burnt discs are fine (ie do crc checks or watch films thru). Couple nights ago I finally burnt 2 of my 8x Verbatims at 8x (normally stick to 4x). I ended up with 2 discs with crc errors. went back to 4x and no more errors. My kit/software/firmware/media/settings/media are all spot on but still staying at 4x, as i have many 100s of Verbatim 8x done at 4x that are 100%. Just my five cents.
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baabaa
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15. April 2005 @ 08:22 |
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HP or Memorex
Known crap media, and maywell be that your burner does not fully support these discs.
I would do as suggested, check them with infopro, but would consider changing brand of media..................
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
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zenarrrow
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15. April 2005 @ 14:19 |
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If you have decrypter too it will state what speeds the media supports. I too agree never burn above 4x I have a 16 x speed burner but prefer the quality over quickness 15-20 minutes is not long to wait. ---zen-->
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baabaa
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15. April 2005 @ 14:27 |
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Also, I couldn't savor my beverage of choice with an 8x burn like I can at 4x!
To true, I prefer a warm cup of Horlicks and a wordsearch.............
...............PIO is no go, DMA all the way...............
Beware of the Pixies - they move in over night and turn your life upside down
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