Safe temps for I7-820QM

[sierraaguy]

I have a Dell XPS 16 running an Intel I7-820QM processor. What should I be looking at for a safe range for core operating temperatures? My machine consistently runs at about 60 - 67 degrees C for all 4 cores. The fan appears capable of maintaining but not decreasing core temps. Note: Utilization is at about 10 - 25% maxing out at 35-40%.

Any input?

[gshv]

60 - 67 is ok. The processor's maximum temperature is 100C:

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i7/Intel-Core%20i7%20Mobile%20I7-820QM%20BY80607002904AK.html

You shouldn't have any problems until you hit 80 - 85 degrees. If you go higher than that the processor may start throttling itself down, thus lowering the temperature.

Gennadiy