[2][3][4] ArchBang's aim is to provide a simple out-of-the-box Arch-based Linux distribution with a pre-configured i3 desktop suite, adhering to Arch principles.

Arch Linux provided the light configurable rolling release system that was needed as a base for the Openbox desktop.

The live CD is designed to allow the user to test the operating system prior to installation.

[12] Jesse Smith reviewed the ArchBang 2011 for DistroWatch Weekly:[13] The ISO for ArchBang's live disc weighs in at approximately 530 MB and, after showing us a boot menu, it boots into an Openbox environment in under a minute.

Right-clicking on the desktop brings up a menu that allows us to launch applications (including the installer), change settings or logout/shutdown.Smith also reviewed ArchBang 2013.09.01.