Fan comes on really loud really often?

kinda bothersome to have this fan always coming on so loud. temp seems in the range of normal (b/t 40 and 47c hd and between 56 and 63c for "cpu a temperature diode"). comes on at random times. happens sometime when running processor intensive apps. happens other times when running routing tasks in ilife apps.
is there anything wrong with the computer? is there a quick and safe fix for this? i'm running 10.4.9

It’s not uncommon for the fan to cycle during processor intense periods such as running games, video rich content, etc. As a side note, ensure that you’re running the latest battery update as listed below.
If the problem continues during normal operation, then contact AppleCare and have the condition logged on file and/or receive resolution.
http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/
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USB Device: Back-UPS ES 725 FW:802.n2.D USB FW:n2, 0x051d (American Power Conversion), 0x0002, 0x1d100000 / 2
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FireWire Device: built-in_hub, 800mbit_speed
FireWire Device: Oxford ATA Device 00, G-TECH, 800mbit_speed
FireWire Device: G-RAID Device 00, G-TECH, 800mbit_speed

Hello Linc,
Thanks for the confirmation. I ended up removing the PCI card and uninstalling the driver.
I am now running the drive from the USB 2.0 port on the computer. Lacie never owned up to
the fact that the PCI express card and USB 3.0 are not "safely" functional on Mac Pro with Lion.
I am testing the system, only time will tell.
Thanks again,
Eric

Macbook fans come on a lot

Hi everyone. Eversince my macbook came back from the random shutdown problem repair, I think that my fans come on a lot. For example, if I am just watching anything with flash (e.g. youtube, google videos, etc) or watching a DVD, the fans will come on full blast.
Is this normal? Do ya'll also have the fans coming on when doing something slightly intensive?
Thanks.

I have the same problem. Very very annoying. I'm
running 10.4.8, and since this upgrade, my fan ALWAYS
comes on full blast with any movie, video ichat,
flash video, etc.
I'm contemplating switching to a MBP because of this
as well as some poor performance with my MB.
That's the way it's supposed to work. Unfortunately, with the graphics circuit used in the MacBook, it puts a load on the processors causing the fan to ramp up when viewing most video.
I play poker with a 3-D software application that causes my fan to run loud when there are a lot of players present, and video action going on. I may upgrade to a pro too when the CoreDuo 2 models come out. About the only thing I don't like about the MacBook is the weaker graphic performance.
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