16X versus 12X

[justin_otis]

What is the problem with my CD burner. I recently purchased a 12X NEC burner and no matter what I try, it will not burn 16X cd's at any speed faster than 4X. What is wrong with this?

[jaida]

what software are you using to burn the cd?

most software has options for setting the speed to burn a disk, it could be you have the setting left to default which is usually 4x.



[This message has been edited by jaida (edited 08-05-2001).]

[Warthog]

Do your CD-Rs support more than 12x?

Warthog

[justin_otis]

I am using Easy CD creator v4.5. It does have the option of burning at a higher speed on 12X cd's but not the 16X. I have been trying to get the 16's to work but with still no luck.

[Chevy4lyf]

It might just be crappy 16x CD's if you got em cheap and you could burn at 12x with other CD's. The CompUSA CD's are like that. If you buy a cheap 100 pack, about 50 will work fine.

[Warthog]

Chevy is probably right...get a "name brand" CD-R like Memorex, Imation, Sony, PNY or others.

Warthog

[justin_otis]

I was just talking to some computer tech guy at a local store. He says that no 16's work with 12X burners. Does he know what he's talking about?

[soulkillah]

i dont get what youre saying
i use cds that can be used with UPTO 16x cd writers. but i have a 8x burn and they work fine.
i use the cheapest cds i can find anywhere not 1 coaster, and ive burned 100's

[NDD]

Don't listen to computer tech guy
Try replacing your burning software, try either Nero or NTI CD-Maker 2000.
I have here some no-name blank medias, which look like hell, don't even know what speed they rated, coz ATIP is blocked, but I can still burn @12x (Teac CD-W512EB 12/10/32).

In addition to Warthog, also try Plextor, Verbatim, TDK and similar, don't get cheap here ...

Best Regards ...