I use an application called Folding at Home. Basically, it uses your CPU to simulate protein dynamics. When I have the application running, my CPU usage generally lingers around 70-75%. Also, the CPU temperature generally stays between 60-65°C. Is it safe to keep the application running for long periods of time? Will that CPU usage percentage and temperature damage anything? Thanks
As a BOINC contributer with nearly 800 Million points…
it is not a problem if the cooling of the PCs is adequate. But your wallet will be strained, especially with the current prices for electricity.