CD-DVD Speed Disc Quality (PI/PIF) Test

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Posted: 17-02-2006

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Wizzu (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 6,556

Thanks a lot for the replies Erik

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Posted: 17-02-2006

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yorist (CD Freaks Junior Member): Posts: 51

Where can I get Nero CD DVD speed version 4.50 ?

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Posted: 17-02-2006

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Squirrel (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 793

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Originally Posted by yorist

Where can I get Nero CD DVD speed version 4.50 ?

Some"where" in the nearby future...

Just be patient, Erik has never let us down!

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Posted: 17-02-2006

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DrageMester (Retired Moderator): Posts: 17,611

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Originally Posted by ErikDeppe

This was a problem with older versions but with recent versions timing starts as soon as the 'Writing image file' message appears which indicates that actual burning has started.

After careful inspection (also known as: opening my eyes before opening my mouth) I can see that you are right!

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Posted: 07-03-2006

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scoobiedoobie (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 3,163

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Originally Posted by ErikDeppe

Yes, the buffer size can be changed. By default it is set to 20MB.
The screenshot I posted was from a test with a badly fragmented image file (421 fragments) on a relatively slow hard disk so 20MB should be enough for most configurations.

COdeking just pointed me to this thread in response to a question in another thread - that's great that you've added the ability to adjust the buffer for the upcoming version, it will be a welcomed feature after the issues I was having that I brought up in another thread.

What WAS the buffer size previously, 20MB? It seemed like much less as I was having alot more buffer/write speed fluctuation vs. other burning programs with similar buffer levels.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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ErikDeppe (Opti Drive Control Author): Posts: 373

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Originally Posted by scoobiedoobie

What WAS the buffer size previously, 20MB? It seemed like much less as I was having alot more buffer/write speed fluctuation vs. other burning programs with similar buffer levels.

It was only 1 MB with previous versions.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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C0deKing (Senior Administrator): Posts: 11,408

Hi Erik. Can you give us any news on when v4.50 will be released. Thanks.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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ErikDeppe (Opti Drive Control Author): Posts: 373

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Originally Posted by C0deKing

Hi Erik. Can you give us any news on when v4.50 will be released. Thanks.

I've just released it

These are the changes:

Added seperate Create Disc function with following improvements:
- buffer level display, both graphically and numerically
- CPU usage display, both graphically and numerically
Added option to set priority
Added options button on main screen
Greatly improved image burning engine
Added menu shortcuts for burning image file
Improved erase function
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- Added 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x CLV and 8x P-CAV speed settings for BenQ drives.
- Enabled support for Pioneer drives
Minor improvements and bug fixes

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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C0deKing (Senior Administrator): Posts: 11,408

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Originally Posted by ErikDeppe

I've just released it

Fantastic!

Thanks so much for you efforts on this brilliant tool.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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Wizzu (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 6,556

Thanks a lot Erik!

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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zevia (Senior Administrator and Review Coordinator USA): Posts: 10,445

Thanks very much ErikDeppe for this great tool!

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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Wizzu (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 6,556

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Originally Posted by ErikDeppe

Yes, the buffer size can be changed. By default it is set to 20MB.

Mmmhhh... how can this be done? I can't find the relevant option... regedit?

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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geno888 (Senior Moderator, Editor & CD Freaks Guru): Posts: 23,793

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Originally Posted by Francksoy

Mmmhhh... how can this be done? I can't find the relevant option... regedit?

ditto: i didn't find this option.

I also find a strange thing: selecting in options "burn image file", after closing the window and reopening options "burn image file" remain unselected. Do someone noted the same thing?

Anyway, many thanks ErikDeppe

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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Thank you Erik and great work with this awsome tool.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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zebadee (CD Freaks Member): Posts: 5,210

Many thanks Erik.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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NightTran (CD Freaks Member): Posts: 190

Thank Erik, I just wonder if I can change the book type?

Thanks

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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geno888 (Senior Moderator, Editor & CD Freaks Guru): Posts: 23,793

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Originally Posted by NightTran

Thank Erik, I just wonder if I can change the book type?

Thanks

Yes, but only if your burner do support this function. See image

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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beach-hobo (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 980

@Erik,

I have a PIO 111 installed in a Prolific PL-3507 External Case. With the old version of 4.10 I had no problem creating a test disk at 16X (would only reach 15.6X)...

Attached is image of the same drive & case using 4.50...

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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[buck] (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 809

Thanks Erik!! It looks like you added alot of useful features!

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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rdgrimes (Retired Moderator): Posts: 11,533

Finally, Nero and CDSpeed agree on what a blank RW disc is!

Thanks Erik.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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TOSHIBAer (CD Freaks Senior Member): Posts: 394

Thanks Erik

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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zebadee (CD Freaks Member): Posts: 5,210

On running a full benchmark test ,when program got to load/eject. All info in display lost.Apart from time started/finnished etc.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

#1273

SubversiveAgent (CD Freaks Junior Member): Posts: 69

for the 4.50 version

But.. can we please please PLEASE have an updated "which drives work and which drives don't" with 4.50? The old page is not only hopelessly outdated but also basically invisible on the webpage.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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zebadee (CD Freaks Member): Posts: 5,210

Example of what I mean in post # 1272.

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Posted: 17-03-2006

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scoobiedoobie (CDFreaks Resident): Posts: 3,163

Thanks Erik, the added features, adjustable buffer in particular, are GREAT to see.

How is the buffer adjusted though?

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