Does DVD drive buffer size make a difference?

[i am x]

I have a 16X DVD-ROM drive and a GSA LG 4040B burner. The buffer size on the ROM drive is 512K. The buffer size on the LG is 2 megs. I noticed that when I use DVD Shrink on the ROM drive, movies take 2 to 3 hours to fully rip a movie (that's when using deep analysis). If I were to rip that same movie on my LG drive, the entire process, including deep analysis take about 1, to 1 and a half hours. That's HALF the time that the ROM drive takes. Should I attribute that to the buffer size of the LG as opposed to the ROM drive? Any info would be appreciated.

P.S. If that IS the case, then I'm going to look at buying a ROM drive with a bigger buffer. I prefer not to use the LG drive for anything but burning, so as to make it's shelf life last longer. I'd rather do all the Shrinking and ripping with the ROM drive. Does that make sense?

[kirpen]

Not an expert but the buffer size isnt the problem. Your drive may be locked to a low speed for ripping as are many other drives.

[MOVIEGEEK]

A larger buffer makes a differance when burning but not when ripping,I think your DVD-ROM is locked at 2x.
AFAIK all DVD-ROM's have a 512kb buffer,get a Lite-On 165/166 they are fast and cost $35USD.

[bottle-necked]

A big buffer is required when burning a disk and your computer can't keep up with a constant flow of data to the drive. The buffer makes a 'cushion' for data to be stored while the system again tries to keep up with the flow. If that buffer ever becomes empty the burning process will crash and your disk will be a coster. With modern 'Burn Proof' software this isn't as big a problem as it used to be in the old days.

Your reader has a small amount of buffer because it's really doesn't need a large amount. Although, a big buffer on a reader can help the drive to space out its file accesses a little. This tends to help the drive to run cooler.

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