2. PC Components
Microprocessor - performs all computations RAM - larger RAM memory contains more data Motherboard - holds all the above components Ports – where computer accessories can be added, e.g. USB, HDMI

3. Who makes processors?
INTEL
AMD

4. Choosing a Processor Intel Pentium Dual Core Processors
The Intel Pentium processors with Intel dual-core technology deliver great desktop performance, low power enhancements, and multitasking for everyday computing.
Intel i3 Processors (Ivy Bridge) Intel Core i3 dual core processors is deal for typical tasks and media playback but not games.
Intel i5 Processors Intel i5 usually quad core but some dual processors deliver the next level of productivity and not for gaming.
Intel i7 Processors Intel i7 processors dual or quad core for the most demanding applications. High-end use, video and gaming with dedicated video card.
AMD A8 - 4 processor cores is comparable to the i3 and low i5, its graphic part is faster than Intels version, can handle light gaming with ease.
AMD A processors these quad cores are comparable with the Intel i5, and some i7s should benefit from better battery life.

5. Choosing your hard drive

6. Hard drive vs SSD

7. Connectivity / Ports

8. Speed is essential
USB Ports
USB Compared

9. What Operating System What operating system you prefer:
Apple with OS X El Capitan
Windows – 7, 8.1, 10

10. Laptop Specs 1
DELL Laptop Latitude 3550 Intel Core i3 5005U (2.0 GHz) 4 GB Memory 500 GB HDD Intel HD Graphics " Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit
Intel Core i3 5005U (2.0 GHz)
4 GB Memory 500 GB HDD
Intel HD Graphics 5500
1366 x 768
Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit

11. Laptop Spec 2 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 4 GB GDDR5
DELL Alienware AW17R3-8342SLV Gaming Laptop 6th Generation Intel Core i7 6700HQ (2.60 GHz) 16 GB Memory 1 TB HDD 256 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 4 GB GDDR5 17.3" 4K Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 4 GB GDDR5
6th Generation Intel Core i7 6700HQ (2.60 GHz)
16 GB Memory 1 TB HDD 256 GB SSD
17.3" 4K/UHD 3840 x 2160
Windows 10 Home 64-Bit

12. COMPARISON GAMING BUDGET
6th Generation Intel Core i7 6700HQ (2.60 GHz)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M 4 GB GDDR5
16 GB Memory
1 TB HDD 256 GB SSD
Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
17.3" 4K/UHD 3840 x 2160
Intel Core i3 5005U
(2.0 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics 5500
4 GB Memory
500 GB HDD
Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit
15.6“ display 1366 x 768

13. Warranty Know your budget Know what you are looking for
Read reviews online e.g. amazon, cnet
Look for after sales service and local warranty.