FCP working slower on newer Mac

Recently upgreded from an old G5 Power PC to a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5.
I am working in FCP 6.0.6 and it is actually working slower. I am getting pinwheels before playback that I never got before. Is there a setting I can adjust? Seems crazy that a hardware upgrade should set me back.
Thanks!
Scott

There are a lot of variables that go in to fcp performance and it's hard to diagnose problems from a distance.  When I upgraded from my dual 2.5 gig g5 to a macpro a year and a half ago, I saw a big improvement in performance. 
Have you tried deleting your fcp preferences? 
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2491
Tried creating a new user (systempreferences:  accounts).
Do you have any peripherals connected besides a keyboard and mouse?  If so, try and disconnect them.

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