For users on a strict budget, Thermalright’s Assassin X 120 R SE is probably the best option on the market at the moment. This isn’t a product you’d want to use while overclocking, but for less than $20 USD, it delivers essential cooling performance sufficient for most users, while also keeping noise levels low.

even on a strict budget Thermalright’s Assasin X 120 R SE is not enough to cool an i7-14700K

only can cool maybe up to 225 watts

i7-14700K

Base TDP: 125 watts

Max Turbo TDP: 253 watts

https://www.techreviewer.com/tech-specs/intel-14700k-tdp/

https://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-Refined-SE-Technology-AX120/dp/B09LHBFPJ6

this CPU cooler would best fit an i3