[Doug]

I have two reference laptops here on my bench.
Dell Inspiron 8500 (6 years old) 39* C (CPU) and 44*C (hard drive)
Dell Inspiron 6400 (2 years old) 29* C (CPU) and 25*C (hard drive)

Both operating with moderate load of multiple IM and browser windows open
Measurements via Everest

I have a fellow who is telling me his Dell Inspiron 8500 runs with temperature 72* C and 75*C
He says he can get the temps down in the mid- 50*C with a 12" desk fan blowing on it somehow.
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Another fellow is trying to tell the first person that

as long as you're under 100 degrees Celsius, you're fine. Seeing load temps of 70-79 aren't unusual, but if it cracks the 80 barrier, that's when you should get a little worried

Therefore he is insisting that the first person "does not" have a temperature problem.

I've read articles about laptop GPU's running at neighborhood 80*-100*C, but the articles where written about various methods to reduce that temperature range at least down to 50*C

I've never seen recommendation saying laptop temperatures in the 70*'s range are just fine/no problem.
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So what do you all say?
What are ordinary and safe Temperatures for Laptops
Under Moderate load
Under Heavy (gaming?) load

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I like to see lap tops idle at about 30*C to 40*C

Under normal load, 35*C to 45*C

Under heavy load 45*C to 55*C

When they hit 60*C, it's time to get a cooler under them. Depending on the lappy, critical temperature can be anywhere from 65*C to 85* and I've seen them toast the CPU at around 70*C on more than one occasion.

GPU's will usually stand a little more heat, but it's best to keep any chip or chipset under 60*C if at all possible.

[wannabe1]

I like to see lap tops idle at about 30*C to 40*C

Under normal load, 35*C to 45*C

Under heavy load 45*C to 55*C

When they hit 60*C, it's time to get a cooler under them. Depending on the lappy, critical temperature can be anywhere from 65*C to 85* and I've seen them toast the CPU at around 70*C on more than one occasion.

GPU's will usually stand a little more heat, but it's best to keep any chip or chipset under 60*C if at all possible.