The burners get faster but what about the software?

[joed1228]

Seems like the burners are getting faster, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x and I would bet 24x soon enough but what about the software we are using, when is someone going to come out with a faster program that does the same job as DVD Shrink. I would think at a point a faster DVD burner will only help so much.

Seems to me that DVD Shrink is my bottle neck now.

[glockjs]

nuupe, the so called bottle neck is actualy your cpu. depends on your computer hardware. and 16x is going to be the fastest you can burn a dvd.

[joed1228]

Actually no, past 1.7 to 1.8 gig chips the operation system is the bottle neck. I have a 1.7 chip and run my cpu @ 100% now. My brother has a 2.4 gig chip and never passes 70%.

We need 64 bit operating systems.

[lando622]

Neat topic. I saw an article in PCMag online today that says 16X will likely be the top burner speed: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1684220,00.asp .

[babyboo]

I have a P4 3.2 and while using TMPGEnc I max the cpu at 100% bt using DVD Shrink I haven't seen it go above about 67%

[tim6661234]

Well I'm running 2 Athon XP2000+ chips as a dual processor system and the latest version of DVD Shrink goes to 100% for both CPUs. I'm pretty sure it didn't used to so maybe the Intel Hyperthreading chips will also benefit from this.

Anyway its free software so why anyone would complain about how long it takes I don't know!

If you want faster backups by the fastest PC you can or backup to dual layer media (if its compatible with your player). Unfortunately no one is going to give you the new hardware for free.

[glockjs]

well then if your cpu is fast enough get faster ram, a 10k or 15k hdd and a brand new high quality mb. your dealin with gig's of info. how fast do you expect the process to take?

[babyboo]

Glockjs...I hope your response isn't directed at me...I wasn't the original poster. I simply pointed out that I have noticed it as well. I don't compain about something that works well, gets the job done and is free

[jimmalenko]

We need 64 bit operating systems.

There already is a 64 bit WinXP, isn't there ?

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nuupe, the so called bottle neck is actualy your cpu. depends on your computer hardware. and 16x is going to be the fastest you can burn a dvd.

Yep, DVD burning won't go quicker than 16X. It's like CDs and 52X - something to do with the maximum speed the discs can spin at or something I believe.

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Actually no, past 1.7 to 1.8 gig chips the operation system is the bottle neck.

As glock says, There's only so much you can upgrade in terms of RAM and a quicker HD. I think you'd find that if you had two identical systems, one with a P4 1.7 and one with a P4 3.4, the 3.4 would absolutely blow it out of the water, which would, in turn, blow your theory about DVDShrink being your bottleneck out of the water also

[glockjs]

Glockjs...I hope your response isn't directed at me...I wasn't the original poster. I simply pointed out that I have noticed it as well. I don't compain about something that works well, gets the job done and is free

naah, direct responses are quoted.

[RottenFoxBreath]

3200XP,1.5gig of PC3200Ram,not seen a problem,on my rig,cpu never really maxes out,and can still play games,when converting,and/or ripping.

[Alan69]

Actually no, past 1.7 to 1.8 gig chips the operation system is the bottle neck. I have a 1.7 chip and run my cpu @ 100% now. My brother has a 2.4 gig chip and never passes 70%.

We need 64 bit operating systems.

Actually, no, what you really need is to review the stats a bit more and learn what's what before making pronouncements about what needs improvement.

Clearly the 2.4 GHz is beating the hard drive so has some unused processing time left over, and your 1.7 isn't. That's of course making a wild assumption you haven't messed anything else up in this comparison, really I'd think your 1.7 would beat the HD as well by at least a bit. Wouldn't be at all surprised if you've totally flubbed your data by comparing one of yours with recompression vs his without on top of making bad assumptions about what's going on.

[BobK]

> and 16x is going to be the fastest you can burn a dvd.

Maybe. But it seems like just a couple years ago it was being said (written) that 1 GHz was going to be the top limit for CPUs, and that 60 Gig was going to be the limit for hard drives. Oh wait- it was just a couple years ago.

[bugster]

> and 16x is going to be the fastest you can burn a dvd.

Maybe. But it seems like just a couple years ago it was being said (written) that 1 GHz was going to be the top limit for CPUs, and that 60 Gig was going to be the limit for hard drives. Oh wait- it was just a couple years ago.

I don't remember ever hearing that :P

[BobK]

I read it in at least one magazine and also heard it on the radio- wish I could give you a source but I don't remember where I read it.

[handyguy]

"and 16x is going to be the fastest you can burn a dvd. "

It is. After that the disk would either fly apart or fly out the front door of your drive & would you want that to happen?