help samsung drive burn failed crc error

[robbieb_24]

hi ive got a new dvd burner a tsstcorp sh-s203n sata

ive just tried to burn some demos in nero 7 and 8 as data dvd and i get a crc error,ive tried 5 times and updated firmware,the dvds are datawrite,

i just burned an audio cd on imation brand and it worked first time

ive now burned demos on dvd on my second pc without a problem(different writer)

i havnt got any other make dvds to try,shall i buy some or is the dvd writer broken,its burnt an audio cd succesful or is that different piece in drive?

[georDIE]

I would try another brand of DVD. If that doesn't solve the problem it's not a massive loss as you can use the DVDs when you sort things out :)

[Fireblade]

I tend to stick with Verbatim these days, but I've used Datawrite discs in the past meself, and never had a problem with 'em?

However... CRC errors are usually a sign of damaged/corrupt media.
Whilst they can indicate a problem with the drive itself, you'd likely hear it 'grinding' if that were the case :eek:
And you've indicated the drive successfully burned an audio CD, which would suggest the drive is indeed A-OK.

So I'd go with GeorDIE's suggestion [initially] of trying some different brand discs, to see if they make any difference?
Just borrow a couple of CD's/DVD's if you don't particularly need more than you've already got.
If you have to buy some, may I suggest getting either Verbatim or Ritek ;)