Google Chrome overheating Macbook Pro.

Hi There.
I really want to use Google Chrome as it is compatible with many extentions. However whenever I open Chrome, no matter if I am doing something simple, like using a search engine or facebook, or something more intensive like Tumblr, flash based websites, etc. It causes my mac to over heat and triggers the fans to go to maxium setting. It doesn't happen when I use safari or firefox. The heat and noise (produced from the fans) makes it ridiculous to use chrome. Does this problem occur because of my mac or becaue of issues with the software? If anyone could help, I would appreciate it!

It's Chrome, lots of problems with it, it's too invasive.
Uninstall  Chrome:  https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95319
Google root level auto-updater: to uninstall that (provided you have no Google software on the machine)
https://support.google.com/installer/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=100386
..Step by Step to fix your Mac

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