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Hi..

I have a BenQ 52x24 CD-RW writer, but the fastest burning speed is just 12x using Nero 6 Ultra. I'm not sure if this is a problem with Nero or WinXP, so I'm hoping you guys could help me with this.

Even when I'm using 52x CD-R disc, it still burns at 12x. Seems that 12x is the highest speed available in my Nero settings.

Thanks.

p/s: my specs

Pentium 4 1.8Ghz

160GB HDD

512MB RAM

WinXP SP2

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The writing speed depends on the discs that you are using.

What is the speed of the disc? It should be stated on the wrapper/carton/packaging.

A possible important point is that even if you are able to get up to the full speed, I suggest that you don't. There have been reports discs shattering (effectively exploding) due to the forces exerted at that speed. This almost always results in the demise of the writer.

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The writing speed depends on the discs that you are using.

What is the speed of the disc? It should be stated on the wrapper/carton/packaging.

Even when I'm using 52x CD-R disc, it still burns at 12x.
A possible important point is that even if you are able to get up to the full speed, I suggest that you don't. There have been reports discs shattering (effectively exploding) due to the forces exerted at that speed. This almost always results in the demise of the writer.

Now that is scary :ninja:

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Even when I'm using 52x CD-R disc, it still burns at 12x. Seems that 12x is the highest speed available in my Nero settings.

Oooooops, missed that bit :blush:

On the point about discs exploding, that is a real risk. I was speaking to my son about it after I wrote the above and he has had experience of it in the office next to his studio. Discs shatter with a very loud noise. I this case, pieces of the disc caught in the motor of the drive causing it to vibrate loudly before it gave up completely and burned out.

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