offline or online render?

Maybe a first step of explanation? : Michael

what plugins are you using? some vsti plugins that stream from disk run into trouble with offline render whilst streaming.

I have never had a problem with offline rendering at any speed. I like to use my quad core. When there had been a problem (clicks or whatever) it was a plugin issue. I know that's not much use, but I would leave render at any speed it wants and find the plugin that is causing the issue. That's in my experience anyway.

so is there any advantage to offline full speed vs. offline 1x ?