Processor very noisy since update

My PowerBook came with Mac OS X 10.3.7 ready installed, and for a long time I have run Panther (10.3.9). But recently I made the step to Tiger when there was a discount sale.
The thing I noticed now is that my processor is very more noisy as with Panther. Starting up and Shutting down does not only take longer, the processor also makes a lot of noise. Also this is the case when loading applications.
Should I just go back to Panther to give my processor a quiter and longer life, or is there something else?

Hi Core..First, the processor should not make any
noise. Electrons don't have roller skates. Do you
mean the fan or disc drive is running or perhaps the
hard disk is seeking more.
Please describe the sound...
Thank, Glynn
Well, the system is slow and the harddrive makes this noise (like crrrrr, crrrr) and the fan is also blowing more often as with panther.

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