What can I do to improve/boost performance on my PC(specs shown below) without spending a dime?

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 1200    36 °C
    Summit Ridge 14nm Technology
RAM
    8,00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1332MHz (20-19-19-43)   (I am saving up to buy some better ram,ofc dual channel)
Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. A320M-A PRO (MS-7C51) (AM4)    35 °C
Graphics
    AAA (1366x768@59Hz)
    2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (ZOTAC International)    28 °C
Storage
    223GB Patriot Burst (SATA (SSD))    33 °C
Optical Drives
    No optical disk drives detected
Audio
    Realtek High Definition Audio

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

I bought this PC a few months ago,so I want to boost it a bit without damaging it.

[WhitetailAni]

Get a 2x8GB kit of DDR4 3200 C16. It will improve performance by a lot.

[GuiltySpark_]

Without spending a dime? Good luck. 

 

RAM should be dual channel. That would be the cheapest upgrade. 

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

Just now, FakeKGB said:

Get a 2x8GB kit of DDR4 3200 C16. It will improve performance by a lot.

Just edited that!I am planning to buy some,I just need some time to save up for it!Anything else I can improve(but without saving a dime)

[AnirbanG007]

14 minutes ago, AndrijaChillinInBalkan said:

    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 1200    36 °C
    Summit Ridge 14nm Technology
RAM
    8,00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1332MHz (20-19-19-43)
Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. A320M-A PRO (MS-7C51) (AM4)    35 °C
Graphics
    AAA (1366x768@59Hz)
    2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (ZOTAC International)    28 °C
Storage
    223GB Patriot Burst (SATA (SSD))    33 °C
Optical Drives
    No optical disk drives detected
Audio
    Realtek High Definition Audio

I'm NOT sure of this, but you could use the Ryzen Master Utility for auto OC'ing your CPU. I don't know if it is supported on your CPU tho.

Here's the link: https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/ryzen-master

 

PS: No OC with A320 chipset. Didn't know!!

Edited April 12, 2021 by AnirbanG007
Added some info

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

Just now, rickeo said:

Without spending a dime? Good luck. 

 

RAM should be dual channel. That would be the cheapest upgrade. 

Okay!I will post a pic of RAM selection at my local tech store!

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

Just now, AnirbanG007 said:

I'm NOT sure of this, but you could use the Ryzen Master Utility for auto OC'ing your CPU. I don't know if it is supported on your CPU tho, but should be.

Here's the link: https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/ryzen-master

Will It damage the PC?

[AnirbanG007]

Just now, AndrijaChillinInBalkan said:

Will It damage the PC?

Nope, it really shouldn't damage your PC. It's automatic, that's why, doesn't require any manual tinkering.

[GuiltySpark_]

1 minute ago, AndrijaChillinInBalkan said:

Will It damage the PC?

No, but you're likely to not see a tangible difference outside of a maybe slightly higher number in some benchmarks. 

[Guest]

The board will offer nothing for OC or to raise power limits even with Ryzen Master.

 

Use it as is or upgrade the board are your 2 options.

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

These are some cheaper options of my local tech store's website.Keep in mind that I dont want something high end,just some improvement!Reply to this with your opinion

[King of Memes]

11 minutes ago, AndrijaChillinInBalkan said:

    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 1200    36 °C
    Summit Ridge 14nm Technology
RAM
    8,00GB Single-Channel Unknown @ 1332MHz (20-19-19-43)   (I am saving up to buy some better ram,ofc dual channel)
Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. A320M-A PRO (MS-7C51) (AM4)    35 °C
Graphics
    AAA (1366x768@59Hz)
    2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (ZOTAC International)    28 °C
Storage
    223GB Patriot Burst (SATA (SSD))    33 °C
Optical Drives
    No optical disk drives detected
Audio
    Realtek High Definition Audio

There are several good videos on how to optimize your pcs performance

[Guest]

Just now, King of Memes said:

You could try overclocking.

The A320 chipset offers no OC.....

[King of Memes]

Just now, ShrimpBrime said:

The A320 chipset offers no OC.....

oh whoops, my mistake lmao

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

Just now, King of Memes said:

You could try overclocking.

I will use thing someone mentioned in the reply.What can I OC but wont hurt my PC?Idk If overclocking the graphics card will damage it or the amount of OC i have to do.

[King of Memes]

Just now, AndrijaChillinInBalkan said:

I will use thing someone mentioned in the reply.What can I OC but wont hurt my PC?Idk If overclocking the graphics card will damage it or the amount of OC i have to do.

sorry, but I just realized you cant overclock (a320 chipset)

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

8 minutes ago, AnirbanG007 said:

I'm NOT sure of this, but you could use the Ryzen Master Utility for auto OC'ing your CPU. I don't know if it is supported on your CPU tho, but should be.

Here's the link: https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/ryzen-master

Where do I auto overclock it?I dont see the option..

[AnirbanG007]

3 minutes ago, AndrijaChillinInBalkan said:

Where do I auto overclock it?I dont see the option..

I've never used it. I don't own a Ryzen. My best guess as to why it ain't there is prolly because you can't OC it with an A320 chipset mobo. Sorry. Just get the RAM and call it a day.

[AndrijaChillinInBalkan]

2 minutes ago, AnirbanG007 said:

I've never used it. I don't own a Ryzen. My best guess as to why it ain't there is prolly because you can't OC it with an A320 chipset mobo. Sorry. Just get the RAM and call it a day.

Okay,thanks anyways....

[LogicalDrm]

What is you actually want to improve here? You have pretty low-end hardware for gaming as example. GPU is meant for office PCs without iGPU or other need for more display outputs, Single stick of RAM, budget mobo. You really can't do anything on hardware side without paying for it.

 

On games side, if thats your issue. Set resolution and graphics settings lower. Thats the only way.