Cpu is overheating after new thermal compound

zotus

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Oct 16, 2014
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Hello,
I watched a video and noticed I put to much thermal compound so I took it off with a paper towel (without using alcohol). I put the new thermal compound the right way(pea). I thought this would improve performance but I ended up by getting 12 degres more( 26 to 45) when I wasn't doing anything intensive. I was wondering is cleaning with alcohol was really that important or if I was doing anything wrong.
Thank you

Cpu: 4790k
Cooler: h80i
Motherboard: asus z97-a
Gpu: gtx 980