Sound lagging in waveform editor

When using the waveform editor (I also have the spectral frequency display visible), I am noticing that the sound is lagging behing the waveform by .5-1 seconds. If I stop and start a few times (with spacebar), I can get it to sync.  Although, sometimes it starts to lag again and if I stop and wait a minute to start again.. the lag is back.  I have not experienced this previously, only since downloading audition on a new laptop. The specs on the laptop should not be causing the problem... but I don't know why it's happening. It's extremely frustrating when trying to edit. Any advice would be appreciated! Laptop is HP Victus Gaming Laptop 16-s0097nr.