What speed can I burn backups at? 4X -8X? Is 8X okay?

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  1. Davv111

    Davv111 Regular member

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    I burn my ps2 games at 4X and no problem at all but what about movies I burn faster like 8X or should I keep it low like 4X?
     
    Davv111, Nov 8, 2005
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    I personally keep my speed down to 4x and they turn out OK
     
    gwendolin, Nov 8, 2005
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  3. megabyte2

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    The slower the speed the less problems you will have with pixelation and messed up scenes.
     
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    binkie7 Moderator Staff Member

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    @Davv111
    Most members here recommend 4x. My rule of thumb is this: 1/2 of what the burner supports as long as the media supports it and is quality media. My 16x burners using Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim 8x I burn at 8x. If using my 8x burner and 8x speed media (same brands) I only burn at 4x max.
    Make sure your are using quality media also - cuts out some more problems.
     
    binkie7, Nov 8, 2005
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    4X is one of the safest way to do. However, I've burned 8X using top notch media like Taiyo Yuden without any issues whatsoever. Honestly, I would never go beyond 8X regardless of how super power my burner is capable of burning -- it's just too risky for me.
     
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