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What are the basic units or components of a computer

Following are the main basic units or components of the computer : 1. Input Unit 2. Output Unit 3. Central Processing Unit( CPU / Processor) 4. Memory Unit 5. Storage Unit Diagram Showing Main Components or Basic Units of a Computer Different Basic Units or fundamental components of a computer Brief Description of Basic components of Computer 1. Input Unit Input unit consists of input devices . Input devices are used to enter data and instructions into computer memory. Examples of input devices are Keyboard, mouse, joystick and microphone etc. 2. Output Unit Output unit consists of output devices . Output devices are used to show results produced by computer after data processing. Examples of output devices are Monitor, Printer, plotter and  speaker etc. 3. Central Processing Unit Central processing unit is also called CPU or Processor . It is the brain of the computer. It performs data processing. It controls overall operations and