PS3 - Fans running loud during B-R playback?

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Hi all,

I recently received a refurbished PS3 from Sony, after my original unit failed to display Blu-ray discs properly, and stuttered during standard DVD play.

I was pleased to see that my refurbished unit plays BDs manificently, as well as standard DVDs. However, the unit (or, I should say fans) seem quite loud during playback. I know that noise levels can be subjective, but during quiet scenes of a movie, the unit can be clearing heard humming away.

My Sony TV can display up to 1080i, and I have the most recent PS3 updates.

Are others having the same experience? Why does the unit have to run so hot to play a movie? Do stand-alone B-R players have fans, and run loud?

Also, how can I tell what resolution the PS3 is playing at when watching a movie? I'm curious to know if the PS3 is converting the 1080p disc to 1080i for my TV, or dropping further down to 720p.

I love my PS3, just wondering if others are having the same experience.

THANK YOU.