Question Cutting to the quick on AM5 Air cooling

[spaceman]

I want a simple to connect, pragmatic quality air cooler for AM5.
Not overclocking, no interest at all in an AIO configuration for a 65w cpu.
any help cutting thru the static would be appreciated. do not want any esoteric adapters
ease of installation with good thermals, cost appropriate...etc.
seems like there is too much noise and not alot of solid choice on this dilemma.
and no i am not spending $100 on a HSF
tia!

 

[In2Photos]

Thermalright Peerless Assassin is about $40 - Regarded as one of the best budget coolers ever.
ID Cooling SE-226-XT is $45. Used one of these on my daughter's 7600X Works great, but you need a screw driver long enough to go all the way through the HSF to mount it.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/cpu-cooler/#c=41&W=0&sort=-rating&X=0,5269

 

[WilliamM2]

Scythe makes great coolers, I prefer the silver version, but it's harder to find.

Amazon.com

Dead silent, and the brackets screw directly into the AM5 backplate. Very simple to install:

 

[mindless1]

For a mere 65W CPU? Just about anything with heatpipes, with a 4 pin speed controlled fan, that fits in your case.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=AM5+heatsink