Question Budget Micro ATX workstation build tips, part recommendations needed

[puckdrop1340]

Hi everybody,

I’m trying to build a modestly priced micro ATX pc for my wife to be her home work station. I have some spare components I’m planning to use but need some advice on what to buy to stay under budget and still give her a smooth machine.

Have:
Micro ATX case w sufficient fans
Evga Supernova 650 P2 (yes, this case can fit it)
Radeon RX 5600 XT (probably unnecessary for this build but I have it)
16gb ddr4 ram 3600
240gb SSD
PCie Wi-Fi card (would prefer integrated Wi-Fi)

Needed to complete tower ($300 dollar budget, $400 absolute max)
CPU w/ heatsink (thinking about a Ryder 5 5600 but need advice on this)
Mixro ATX motherboard (preferably Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in)
Graphics card (possibly; since the RX 5600 would probably be a waste)
Monitor

I’m not at all opposed to buying used components, especially a mobo/cpu combo. Again it’s a workstation not a gaming rig; though I do want to give it enough juice to be at least moderately fast for the next 2-3 years. I’ll be running Linux on it so that will make things easier too.

Please let me know what you think I should look into for the needed components, new or used, given the budget I set.

Thanks!

 

[Zerk2012]

for my wife to be her home work station

What kind of work?

 

[Eximo]

I would say just get a 5700G and call it a day if there is no gaming involved.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B550M-A WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $269.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-10-06 15:02 EDT-0400

 

[geofelt]

I came across this deal for a I3-13100 and a

B760M DS3H AX DDR4​

Motherboard on amazon for $275:

Amazon.com

I have used a 13100 before, and it is quick. Perhaps a touch quicker than a R5-5600.
It includes a superb laminar flow cooler that is absolutely quiet.
The motherboard touches all of your required points.
Being Intel, I would expect no compatibility issues with your ddr4 ram.
The motherboard includes integrated graphics so you can sell your 5600XT (about $70 on ebay)