Burning DVD with Nero

[Potatoman]

Im using the latest Nero, and have a fast PC (2.8 Ghz P4, 1Gb ram) The problem is, when buring a DVD at 2 speed, my computer slows right down to the point where even opening a text file takes ages. Anyone know why?

[Thunderchild]

most likely DMA is disabled. with DMA deactivated the cpu has to deal directly with all inputs or outputs this takes a lot out of it mostly because it has to respond instantly giving the burner full priority. with DMA enabled things r managed with less cpu usage and more indipendanly. this applys specificaly when reading. i had to do a firmware update of my recorder to improve performsance and speedi suggest u dothe same. for me it also automatically enabled DMA or this can be done manually in the DVd-RWs properties.

[Potatoman]

Thunderchild, thankyou. That has sorted the problem out 110%. I cant thank you enough!!!!