Hmm, i run linux (ubuntu) off my firewire drive though, it seems to run okish.

Aaah i think i'll just stick it out for now, until i a new pc (probably months away)

Thanks, anyway in regards to the picture i think i'll just leave it like that for now, but if anyone knows any better methods please share.

Also before distorting the text, would i have been better off rasterizing it or not?

I didn't think to experiment, but in my experience rasterized layers often pixelate alot on severe distortions.