I/O error with ImgBurn verify when over 4x

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#1

[qanda]This thread is about the BenQ 1650S Black Bulk. Click here to see full specs[/qanda]Hello everyone. I am having a problem with burning single layer dvd+r with my benq 1650 drive.

ImgBurn gives me an I/o error every time I am verifying a disc that I burn at anything over 4x. When I burn at 4x it verifies fine and goes all the way through. These are data burns at about 4.32 gb each. I have used a few different blank dvd +r with the same results.

I am concerned about this because I have heard that burning a blank dvd at slow speeds could be bad if it is rated at higher speeds. Is this a major concern?

Thank you so much for your help people!

My setup

benq 1650 burner
asus p5b deluxe wifi motherboard bios version 0711
core 2 duo e6400 @3.2ghz
4x1 gb gskill pc6400 ddr2 ram sticks @400mhz
windows vista x64 ultimate

#2

Could be a media issue, usually the result of using low quality media. It could also be an outdated firmware or just a failing drive. The easiest thing to try is a quality media, such as Verbatim or Taio Yuden.

Burn speed shouldn’t matter, but you can verify your burn/disc quality using an app such as DVDInfo Pro. As you have read, some drives have more issues when trying to burn at slow speeds (1-2x) than they do at normal speed. It varies by burner, and again, the only way to know is to test your discs.

#3

Thanks for the reply Dogg. Does anyone else have any suggestions?