that is a compaq notebook with core duo proc. compaq is a branded name and core duo procs can do the job quickly
the main thing to watch out for to maintain high levels of efficiency is the programs you install, the programs eating resources. stick to your main purpose for having the laptop. pag hinalo halo mo yan, efficiency will suffer
also, take note of what kind of battery your laptop has, it will give you an idea of how long your battery will last without being plugged in
testing its capabilities is fine but do you really need to do such? most likely you dont. after all if you want a durable setup that can handle 2 days na walang patayan, then use a desktop instead. thats not what a laptop is for
if anything, it will only shorten the lifespan of your laptop (most especially the joints on the LCD)