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Once those are plugged into the outputs, add the "Y" Molex passthrough connector so that the unit can get power.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/8big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/8.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="207" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Each channel has hookups for any 12V light or fan, as well as a two pin connection for a cold cathode kit. Sunbeam claims that each channel can support multiple items, so theoretically you can have two cathodes as well as an LED fan on each of the four channels. That would be eight cathodes and four LED fans (hope you have a strong PSU). <p align="left">I chose to use two Sunbeam Cold Cathode kits (a total of four cathodes) and two Sunbeam Lazer LEDs, though the capabilities certainly do not end there. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/10big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/10.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="209" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left">Installing the controller is as easy as sliding it into an open 5.25" bay and securing it with the provided hardware. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/11big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/11.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="164" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left">Once you have everything hooked up and powered on, the front panel comes to life with a soft blue glow. Unfortunately the blue isn't changeable (but maybe that's asking to much). <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/12big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/12.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="142" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left">Once you get it all powered on, there's plenty of dancing lights to admire. Way to many in fact to show you them all, but here's a screenshot. The Lightbus can be seen in action on <a href="http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/wed/Lightbus.HTML" target="blank">Sunbeam's Site</a>. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/13big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/lightbus/13.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Lightbus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left"><b>Conclusion</b>: <p align="left"> This is an excellent product for anyone wanting near total control over their PC case lights and/or fans. It would be nice to see it in black. Also, anyone that has a case using rails might have a problem with installing this product, my NZXT Nemesis Elite to be precise. Despite that little setback, installation was easy and quick despite what may seem to some as an overwhelming number of wires included with this kit. I think Sunbeam has done a great job covering the bases with this product. The shear number of function possibilities are staggering to say the least. In my opinion, excellent job!<br> <br> <b>Pros:</b> <ul> <li>Excellent Quality</li> <li>Semi-Innovative Design And Implementation</li> <li>Good Documentation</li> <li>Good Compatibility</li> <li>Looks Excellent</li> <li>Super Easy Installation</li> </ul> <b>Cons:</b> <ul> <li>Output Cables Need To Be Slightly Longer</li> <li>No Price Point At Time Of Review</li> <li>Currently Only Available In Aluminum Finish</li> <li>Hard To Use In "Rail Only" Cases</li> </ul> <p><b>Rating:</b></p> <table width="227" border="0"> <tr> <td width="105">Overall:</td> <td width="183">Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Installation: </td> <td>Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td>Unknown</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Compatibility: </td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> </table> <p>(Ratings Possible: Terrible, Very Bad, Bad, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent)</p> <p align="left"><a href="atruereview/lightbus/index.php"></a> <a href="lightbus/index.php">Previous (Introduction & Closer Look)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>