DVD drive hiccups, slows down

[MageXX9]

Specs:

Athlon 2800+XP
Abit NF7-S
512 DDR-3200
16x Pioneer DVD drive


When playing dvd's the dvd drive will spin up and then the movie will almost stop, then start again. I think it's a caching issue. The drive caches a certain amount to play and when that runs out it needs some more, and hangs the movie while it does. Quite annoying. Anything I can change in Windows XP, or do I have to get a new dvd-drive, this one is quite old. Thanks for the help.

 

[AristoV300]

Sounds to me like you need to retire it and get a new drive.

 

[MageXX9]

I've only had it 6+ years. hehe

 

[AristoV300]

Well I think you got your moneys worth out of it. Any choices on your next one?

 

[MageXX9]

You tell me, I haven't priced them in 6+ years, haha. Might go for a dvd-burner, who knows.

 

[AristoV300]

You might as well go for the DVD-Burner. You can one for around $50 now. NEC ND-3500 or 3520 has been very good for me. Very good speeds for all media.

 

[MageXX9]

Sweet, thanks. I paid more than that for the drive. Man, those slot loads were cool. hehe. Thanks for you help man.

 

[AristoV300]

NP, anytime😉