Now you know why I still use Nero 6 (6.6.0.18 in fact). Nero 7 and 8 are POS system hogs.
On my main rig I use Nero 6 along with Imgburn. Only problem with Imgburn is that it doesn't seem to work properly with SATA burners, which is the only reason why I can't use it on my other rig.
Anyways, early this month a thread got started on burning software right
HERE. So, rather than go through a bunch of alternatives you might want to check that thread out instead.