Hi, I have a customer making cd's @ 6x using
a Pentium II/266Mhz system, but they leave the
computer alone during this time and use 6x
rated media purchased from Best Buys.
They're using a EIDE Panasonic 7582 cd-r.

I personally believe using rated media reduces
your chances of burning a coaster.

-yui shin

----- Original Message -----
Kenneth J. Kovler:


> I would like to know what processor speed is needed to be able to write a
> cd-r at 6 speed? Do you need a 500-700 MHz computer for this? What would
> be the slowest cpu one could use and expect to achieve 6X writes?
>
> Also do you need special certified cd's when burning at
> such speeds?

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