ImgBurn reports higher max write speeds

[mjpm]

Hi everybody,

 

first, thx for this really nice program. Know I don't need Ne*o anymore.

 

 

I have a problem with the reported max. write speeds:

The packaging of my DVD+Rs says "8x (max.)".

 

ImgBurn reports:

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B DL13 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R

Disc Information:
Status: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 2.295.104
Free Space: 4.700.372.992 bytes
Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196.608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2.491.711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

I wouldn't have noticed first if it wouldn't have risen to about 16x while burning.

The DVDs seem to work fine btw but I wonder why there's such a difference.

Maybe someone can enlighten me.

 

Regards,

Marcel

[Kenadjian]

It's all about what your drive and firmware can support with that type of media, in your case, you're talking about 'rolls royce' media, it is not uncomon for this type of media to support much higher speeds.

 

Again it's all down to media/drive/firmware.

 

this can also happen the other way around, where the media is rated at say 16X, but the drive / firmware will only burn it at say 8X.

 

Just as a side note, if the media is rated at 8X max, I would recomend you do not exeed this speed, even if your drive/firmware supports it at a speed higher than that.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

I'm sure MCC-004 is 16x anyway.

[Kenadjian]

I think you might be right boss, I've had them before, but in my case with an LG4120/A117 firmware, it was only supported at 8X.

[JasonFriday13]

Haven't tried that media yet, but I have experienced some discs showing a slightly higher speed than what is on the packaging. I have the exact same drive and firmware, so its probably the disc and firmware that is telling you it can burn much faster.

[polopony]

they are definetly 16x media ,I have quite a few of them

 

Disc Information:

Status: Empty

Erasable: No

Free Sectors: 2,295,104

Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes

Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x

 

Physical Format Information (ADIP):

Disc ID: MCC-004-00

Book Type: DVD+R