How fast is the harddrive and how large? My harddrive is 10,000 RPM other is 7200 RPM. I do see a bit a difference on load times initially. But I still feel it has to do with what custom files you are using. But I am stubborn that way
BTW, it takes about 25-27 seconds for me to get to the loading zone screen from pressing PLAY. I use a lot of custom files. That seems long to me, but I think others are seeing longer load times.
Default files..I load in under 12 seconds.