how many cpu cycles are you using ?

I was using 2500 cycles, and even 5000 cycles, but there seemed to be no difference between the two. I still got the odd delay of about 5 seconds after upping the cycles.
It is a "protected mode" game, so that may be part of it.

I would just like to bump this thread because I have exactly the same problem, and I was wondering whether anyone has figured out how to work around it.

Looking at your system specs you should be able to run DosBox at 36000 cycles quite happily! this may well sort the problem out otherwise have a squiz at the 'Star Trek - Final Unity' thread and see if DOS32A would be any help.

HTH

No, I can't run it that high at all without severe sound lagging, and the problem still remains... but thanks for directing me to another thread, I'll give it a shot when I can.

Wow, the cycle change did it! I didn't realize I could handle that many cycles... There's much less lag now.

glad it worked for one of you, hopefully DOS32A will sort out the other problems.