Question about CD Burners

~~Luck~~ · Jun 29, 2004, 04:24 PM

I just recently bouth a Liteon CD Burner that can burn up to 52x speed.

Now, I put it on that, and it felt like I was in the USS Enterprise, it cleared the dust from my pc because the fan was going so fast.

Anyways, how long do these usually last? I don't want to keep using 52x if it's going to burn out, you know? My last one burnt out.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 29, 2004, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luck
I just recently bouth a Liteon CD Burner that can burn up to 52x speed.

Now, I put it on that, and it felt like I was in the USS Enterprise, it cleared the dust from my pc because the fan was going so fast.

Anyways, how long do these usually last? I don't want to keep using 52x if it's going to burn out, you know? My last one burnt out.

You lost me....

But I will say you should update the firmware

Danhill · Jun 29, 2004, 04:48 PM

I don't think you have to worry, LiteOn makes strong and good cd:s/dvd:s, I had my old Lite on 16x10x40 for about 4 years (still have it but not in my current computer).

So don't worry, just burn.

**dj_stick** · Jun 30, 2004, 02:15 AM

also make sure the CD-Rs you are burning support 52X

Dom · Jun 30, 2004, 03:12 AM

The drive should have come with a one year warranty, so at least that. In actuality, burning at 52x compared to 16x, should put the same amount of wear in the drive. So, don't worry about the speed.

mkk · Jun 30, 2004, 04:50 PM

I would avoid recording at full speed unless whenever actually necessary. Choose something like 32x instead of 52x in the recorder software. The difference in time will not be too big either.

swimtech · Jun 30, 2004, 05:39 PM

For data (computer files) the 52x speed is the way to go (I have one too - the Lite On 52x - wife loves it - and it came with Nero software). Wear on the drive mechanism is not a concern as the drive is designed to move at that speed and from net accounts I've read does not cause premature failure. It is a good idea to update the firmware as Neon Cowboy mentioned. Also keep your burner software updated as it will help match the drive to your chosen brand of blank CDR/CDRW disks.

For audio burning, for greatest fidelity, I have heard lately that choosing a slower burn speed (no more than 8x) is best.

pr0digal jenius · Jul 1, 2004, 01:36 AM

most CDs you will find are only 48x tho...so watch otu for that

~~Luck~~ · Jul 1, 2004, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swimtech
For data (computer files) the 52x speed is the way to go (I have one too - the Lite On 52x - wife loves it - and it came with Nero software). Wear on the drive mechanism is not a concern as the drive is designed to move at that speed and from net accounts I've read does not cause premature failure. It is a good idea to update the firmware as Neon Cowboy mentioned. Also keep your burner software updated as it will help match the drive to your chosen brand of blank CDR/CDRW disks.

For audio burning, for greatest fidelity, I have heard lately that choosing a slower burn speed (no more than 8x) is best.

How do I update the firmware?

Quote:

most CDs you will find are only 48x tho...so watch otu for that

I haven't had a problem so far.

swimtech · Jul 1, 2004, 01:43 PM

Precisely what model drive do you have? You'll need to know...

The latest drive firmware is available here

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/Engli...ware_cd-rw.asp
(Recently updated - nice page!)

The instructions as to how to update are here

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/Engli...to%20flash.asp

Any other questions? Hollar back!

Burn safely...

~~Luck~~ · Jul 2, 2004, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swimtech
Precisely what model drive do you have? You'll need to know...

The latest drive firmware is available here

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/Engli...ware_cd-rw.asp
(Recently updated - nice page!)

The instructions as to how to update are here

http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/Engli...to%20flash.asp

Any other questions? Hollar back!

Burn safely...

Why exactly do I have to update firmware?

Thanks, by the way.

Nacht · Jul 2, 2004, 03:43 AM

updating firmware helps out with supporting different medias better...so they'll burn better and work in more devices. my my lite-on dvd-rw 411s wouldnt burn compusa dvd-rs until i updated the firmware, and it works great now. before, every one got stuck at 1%

Dyre Straits · Jul 2, 2004, 06:13 AM

I had a 16x10x40 LiteOn for a quite some time and have upgraded to faster ones recently. About a week ago I gave the LiteOn to my mom because her HP 4x burner went kaput. (The tray wouldn't eject any longer.) She's thrilled with this one.

And, as the others have suggested, I also concur that you need to update the firmware if there's an update available. It's sort of like a tune-up for an automobile.

Jun 29, 2004, 04:24 PM	#1
~~Luck~~ I like to whinge Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 820 Rep Power: 0	Question about CD Burners I just recently bouth a Liteon CD Burner that can burn up to 52x speed. Now, I put it on that, and it felt like I was in the USS Enterprise, it cleared the dust from my pc because the fan was going so fast. Anyways, how long do these usually last? I don't want to keep using 52x if it's going to burn out, you know? My last one burnt out.

Jun 29, 2004, 04:48 PM	#3
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	I don't think you have to worry, LiteOn makes strong and good cd:s/dvd:s, I had my old Lite on 16x10x40 for about 4 years (still have it but not in my current computer). So don't worry, just burn. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Jun 30, 2004, 05:39 PM	#7
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	For data (computer files) the 52x speed is the way to go (I have one too - the Lite On 52x - wife loves it - and it came with Nero software). Wear on the drive mechanism is not a concern as the drive is designed to move at that speed and from net accounts I've read does not cause premature failure. It is a good idea to update the firmware as Neon Cowboy mentioned. Also keep your burner software updated as it will help match the drive to your chosen brand of blank CDR/CDRW disks. For audio burning, for greatest fidelity, I have heard lately that choosing a slower burn speed (no more than 8x) is best. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Jul 1, 2004, 01:43 PM	#10
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	Precisely what model drive do you have? You'll need to know... The latest drive firmware is available here http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/Engli...ware_cd-rw.asp (Recently updated - nice page!) The instructions as to how to update are here http://www.liteonit.com.tw/ODD/Engli...to%20flash.asp Any other questions? Hollar back! Burn safely... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Jun 30, 2004, 03:12 AM	#5
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	The drive should have come with a one year warranty, so at least that. In actuality, burning at 52x compared to 16x, should put the same amount of wear in the drive. So, don't worry about the speed.

Jun 30, 2004, 04:50 PM	#6
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,490 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	I would avoid recording at full speed unless whenever actually necessary. Choose something like 32x instead of 52x in the recorder software. The difference in time will not be too big either.

Jul 1, 2004, 01:36 AM	#8
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	most CDs you will find are only 48x tho...so watch otu for that

Jul 2, 2004, 03:43 AM	#12
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	updating firmware helps out with supporting different medias better...so they'll burn better and work in more devices. my my lite-on dvd-rw 411s wouldnt burn compusa dvd-rs until i updated the firmware, and it works great now. before, every one got stuck at 1%