With your only requirement being gig ethernet. There should be some options in your price range.
this post was submitted on 13 Sep 2023
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Maybe you can still get your hands on a PCengines APU 3/4? They are sadly discontinued, but great for what you want.
I bought a HP elitedesk G3 800 mini pc and managed to install an 'M2 to ethernet card' in the wifi port. Avoid HP G2 mini as they have a capacitator too close to the M2 wifi slot.
It's a bit macgyvering to secure it to the rear of the chassis though. You'll need 2 longer nvme screws and some hard plastic to secure it to the mobo.
Have you looked ad EdgeRouters by Ubiquity? Nice units and configure like VyOS.