MacPro 8 core frustration with Quicktime export

On my old Dual FG5 with 1.5 gig RAM, running FC 5.1.4 and QT 7.1.5 on OS 10.4.8 it takes about 3 minutes to export a 15 minute HDV fully rendered movie to QT self contained. On my brand spanking new MacPro 8 core with 2 2.26 Quad cores, 16 GB ram, running OS 10.5.6 & QT 7.6.0, to do the same thing is taking hours! (using FCP 5.1.4) Is this an OS/QT incompatibility problem with FCP 5.1.4?

LOL, yes the USB cable is connected. However I got it working, PRAM ZAP.. and away she goes..

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