Infrequent Freezing question and boot query

[SnOwDrAgN]

Hi, just a quicky, since I had the magic 3 chip installed, it takes about 3 attempts to get games to boot (originals and backups). s this normal? I would have thought originals would still boot instantly.... often it just goes to the insert disc screen or the memory screen. (I have a v7)

My main question though, the only game I have burned is dark cloud 2, and during the 8 hours or so that I have clocked, it has frozen about 4 times, all on loading screens (not good in an RPG) . I am using Shintaro DVD-Rs (made by princo, slightly cheaper). Could the freezing be a problem with the cheap media? Or would it be a ps2 problem? Any insights much appreciated,

Thanks,

Marcus.