PikaOne 8X DVD +/- RW Drive - Speed Issues

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a possible explanation as to why my DVD writer is only burning at a 2X when it is an 8X drive?

I have installed the drivers that came with it and updated the Firmware drivers but I am still unsure as to why this is happening. Does anyone have a possible solition?

Thanks,
James :)

Try different media.

Thanks I'll try that...completely forgot about that. So used to highspeed CD-R's hehehe.

Could that be all it is?

J

Yes, dvd writers are very picky about the media. Nero info tool will help you out on this.

ok thanks I'll try to get some different media.

Do you know any reliable ones? I have always used Imation and have never had any problems....just they dont seem to do high speed DVD writing.

J

Your writer support page has a list of compatible media.