AMD FX-8350 fan question....

[Achilleslastand]

Lately the fan seems to be working overtime and is noticeably louder, at times like a jet plane.
My power option is set to balanced.
Any other setting that could be affecting this?

 

[burninatortech4]

Check your thermal margin with AMD overdrive. How low is it getting?

 

[LTC8K6]

The stock fan?

They are known to be obnoxious, iirc.

 

[Yuriman]

Warmer weather? Dust buildup? Thermal paste dried out?

 

[Achilleslastand]

Warmer weather? Dust buildup? Thermal paste dried out?

The pc gets cleaned out at least once a month. Will check the paste though....thanks!