Is it OK to run my laptop @ HIGH PERFORMANCE mode 24/7?

[Berryracer]

I just bought a new Satellite L750....... specs:

Toshiba Satellite L750-A116
• Intel Core i7 2720QM @ 2.20 / 3.10 GHz.
• 8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz. RAM
• nVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 2GB DDR3 VRAM
• Toshiba TruBrite® HD TFT 15.6" ( 1366x768 )
• Kingston KC100 120GB SSD
• Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)

Is it ok that I am running it on the HIGH PERFORMANCE power plan all the time?

The current CPU temp is 68 C

Is that ok?

What are good temps / dangerous temps? I don't know

Please help


can you please answer my questions?

1) Isn't the laptop designed to run at full speed without harming it anyway? Forgetting about the fact that it will produce more heat

2) My temps are 68C right now, what is considered an OK TEMP, and what is considered high? And what is considered dangerously high?

Thanks

 

[KentState]

I have run my HP 8540w which is similar on High Performance since I got it. The only exceptions are longer meetings when I forget my power adapter. Then I will kick it down to Balanced. The temps seem a little high, but I know mine also runs hot and never had a problem over the last 12 months. All the power settings dictates is when to power things down or run at a slower speed after so much inactivity.

 

[Berryracer]

I have run my HP 8540w which is similar on High Performance since I got it. The only exceptions are longer meetings when I forget my power adapter. Then I will kick it down to Balanced. The temps seem a little high, but I know mine also runs hot and never had a problem over the last 12 months. All the power settings dictates is when to power things down or run at a slower speed after so much inactivity.

My temps are 68C right now, what is considered an OK TEMP, and what is considered high? And what is considered dangerously high?

 

[mfenn]

68C at idle is pretty hot. 68C load is fine.

The answer to your more general question really depends on the laptop in question. Most consumer-level machines are not designed to to run at full speed all the time. I don't know if you'll get a definitive answer however unless somebody with your same model happens to chime in.