For our next test, we use Nero’s CD/DVD speed tool to measure the speed of an image being burnt, similar to the last test, but Nero uses an image taking up the full 4.7GB of the DVD.

Nero Image Write Test - IDE

Nero Image Write Test - SATA

As you can see, the same problem rears its head for the IDE drive, running into issues as soon as it approaches 11X write speed. Even after it stabilises itself the first time, when it hits 11X again, it loses the plot. We did the test again using different brands of media (TDK and Mitsubishi) and different types (+R and –R) they all gave the same result.

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