Computer temperature high after cleaning case and CPU/heatsink

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So I built my computer almost 2 years ago and it regularly run at around 20 degrees idle and would go to around 30 when gaming. I decided to clean my case yesterday and used a cloth and brush to clean out dust from the components. I also noticed that my heat sink has almost halfway slipped off my CPU. So I took off the heatsink and I clean it, and cleaned the CPU of thermal paste, and reapplied it, this time it was set evenly and was fully on the CPU. My biggest surprise is that when I started my computer, my computer temp while ideal was 30 and while gaming it is at 46 Celsius and climbing. I checked using HWMonitor but to my surprise my CPU usage is only at around 5% and my CPU temp was in the 20-30 range. So I'm completely confused why the temp went up so high after cleaning. Please let me know
 
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http://puu.sh/vDKaI/81f17ec018.png

This is what HWMonitor is saying as i'm browsing youtube. My computer temperature (displayed on my case) is at 36 degrees celsius. Please take a look at that link and tell me what you think
 
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Those temperatures seem realistic and fine to me unlike your alleged previous temperatures..
Btw what cooler do you have?

Edit: wait.. 17°C? That does not seem realistic.. what is your room temperature? Do you need to wear a feather jacket at home or what?
 
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lol what is a "feather jacket"? like a bird suit or something?
 
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