Looking for CPU Fan advice

Bought my MB in march 07
When i'm running a graphic intensive app like photoshop, after a while the fan gets really loud, i didn't get 3 yr plan like i wanted to, so I would do repair myself.
Basically, I am curious as to if I need to replace the CPU fan before it burns out, or if it is something I should be worried about in the first place.
downloaded smcFanControl and discovered my my avg fan speed is over 6000rpm.. i'll update the speed once it starts making the noise again, but i think the avg should be around 2000? i'm only running safari at the moment
thanks
Message was edited by: jxxjchcxx

OK. when i first restarted my MacBook the CPU Fan was clocking 6000+RPM and calmed down a few minutes after start up.
I tracked the CPU temp and RPM over an hour, two separate times.
Results:
Average resting CPU: 62 C and 4002 RPM
Average using Photoshop: 78 C and 4284 RPM
(No other programs running)
The in use numbers seem to add up fine, but the resting numbers are double what they should be. From my research the MacBook should rest around 2000 RPM. Also, while using photoshop the fan is making an *obnoxiously loud* noise, which is audible out of the room and down the hall.
My conclusion is that I'm going to have to replace this CPU fan, any other thoughts out there?

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