PC Peripherals 16x DvD writer showing 8x as max speed

krisdkiller · Jul 20, 2006

my LG 16x DVD writer is showing 8x as max writing speed even for a 16x speed compatible dvd :|. Help! speed is rly slow

Amol · Jul 20, 2006

You either need to update your DVD-RW's firmware or your DVD media is not compatible with the the DVD writer for burning in 16x mode.

SoulFire · Jul 20, 2006

which dvd do u use?

krisdkiller · Jul 21, 2006

i use writex

Chaos · Jul 22, 2006

Try updating ur firmware. Writex is bad media though

.

Tech4Me · Jul 22, 2006

LG is working well. use moserbear DVDs

krisdkiller · Jul 24, 2006

ya bt earlier it used to show 16x as option bt now it doesnt :|

Shakensoul · Jul 24, 2006

Which tool are u using to determine the speed of the dirve ? Are you using Nero Info tool ?

rahul_cracker · Jul 24, 2006

hi kris rahul here ,you should upgrade firmware thats avaliable on rashi peripherals site rptechindia.com .If you got it from nehru place and do get good moserbare 16X compatible media (difficult to get ) and then try your problem should be solved and try nero or sonique to test :hap2:

Amol · Jul 24, 2006

Chaos said:
Try updating ur firmware. Writex is bad media though .

Writex is pretty decent actually.