Cooling Fan
Is there ever a reason to have more than one comp cooling fan?
I'm just wondering since I use more devices than what is thought to be the average user.
I do fine with computers, but hardware definitely isn't my strength. I do ok with programs, but I'm pretty much ignorant about hardware.
So I'm wondering if more hardware = more heat. Please forgive my ignorance.
I've added a number of other hardware items to my comp... Do I need an extra fan for additional cooling?
Ignorance is often a result of not asking questions; lack of wondering. To learn from what you ask is the next step. 
Adding more hardware does not necessarily mean more fans are required.
Questions to ask yourself:
Does the new hardware produce heat?
How much? How often?
(An idle cd/dvd drive does not, whereas a spinning hdd will. A sound card gives off a little heat, whereas a video card produces a lot, etc..) Place a heat exhaust fan next to your video card to remove the heat directly. Thermaltake makes a good/quiet video card fan.
Where is the device(s) located?
Does your computer case get hot?
In essence, the key is circulation. More fans does not always mean more circulation. Have a good path for cool air to enter and exit.
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