Cubase SX3 Question: Delayed sound using a VST. How to fix??

[refresh]

I recently found out that on almost every program i used i got my soundcard settings wrong and to fix delayed sound while using an VST i
had to select ASIO DIRECTX DRIVER but in Cubase SX3 i cant find the place to edit this, possibly there's another way in SX3. does anybody know how to fix this?

so my problem: when i load a VST in Cubase SX3 and i press a key the sound comes in about 1 second later. how to fix???

im using a Sound blaster live! 24 bit as my soundcard

 

[Icemanbeats]

devices/ device setup

if u still cant fix it there, go into the control panel also in device setup then advanced options and lower your buffer size on input/output ports, I usually keep it on 1024, no latency problems, remember to change it back when ur done with ur track or it will affect sound qaulity

 

[BeatAssassin]

Also, you need to make sure you got a soundcard that has low latency because if you're using your the card that came with your computer you a %^&&K. I would recommend you purchased a good card. You can get a nice one for about $99-$199. I have a M-Audio Firewire Solo $129.00(Refurbished) for Musicians Friends. That what I used for my Laptop and I use an M-Audio 1010LT($179.00)for my desktop. Do a little more research find the card that fit you budget and shot from there. Boneidle gave the right advice but if you have a cheap card then you will have a big problem.