[perfectdrug6]

Well, actually no, I have it configured where the g5 connects to the digi via front panel firewire 400, and the g5 connects to the Lacie via backpanel firewire 400. I thought that was the right way. No other fw devices.

The Lacie is mac os extended journaled, no raid

Nothing in ethernet port

Video card is Nvidia GeForce 6600, I'm not sure the cache size, I see VRAM(total) 256mb.

I have two LCD monitors.

Just PT running.

Wired mouse, keyboard is bluetooth, but I've had it disabled while trying to work this out, and will be getting a wired one.

No plugins other than what came with PT8, which is supported by OS and G5.

Yea, blank session twitchy counter. Click behaves the same way a kick drum would be if it was there, somewhat random sounding. And now I zoomed in real close to the playhead traveling and it's not smooth.
Don't be sorry, any ideas helpful.