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Cubase SE sound delay

I have got cuebase se but i only have an AC97 soundcard. as a result of this poor soundcard i am getting time delays between when i play notes using my midi keyboard and when they come out as sound. i think getting a better soundcard would solve the problem but as i am running the software on a laptop i would need an external soundcard.

ISA428 vs VMP-4000e

well, I have heard really good things on both of these units and have never heard anyone compare them to each other. They are both 4 channel mic preamps, the 428 being solid state with the optional 8 channel ADAT out ($1699, $599 for optional ADAT a/d), and the VMP-4000e is tube with just analog outs ($1899). I know they have different "colors of sound", but is one better quality?

Help with upgrades please!

I am using a 2.6 ghz p4 800mhz fsb 1gb ddram computer with a RODE nt-1 mic, SB Audigy 2 ZS sound card, AKG K141 Monitor Headphones (no speakers), and Adobe Audition for multitracking currently for recording and mastering hip hop vocals.

I have about $800 to work with ($300 in gift cards from sam ash, so if you can please suggest gear that is available there :D)