Cover flow in finder

i use cover flow in finder to browse my videos and some movies...
i just want to ask if it is normal that the cpu usage is high
and both fans run at maximum "6000rpm"
thanks

HI,
Locate this file.
com.apple.finder.plist
~/Library/Preferences.
Move that file to the Trash and restart your Mac.
Carolyn

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