StartAllBack


StartAllBack: Windows 11 from better timeline​

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Embrace, enhance, unsweep classic UI from under the rug​

Restore and improve taskbar​

  • Show labels on task icons
  • Adjust icon size and margins
  • Move taskbar to top, left or right edges
  • Drag and drop stuff onto taskbar
  • Center task icons but keep Start button on the left
  • Split into segments, use dynamic translucency
  • Separate corner icons with Windows 7/10 UI
  • Auto-hide when covered by maximized window

Restore and improve File Explorer and Control Panel​

  • Ribbon and Command Bar revamped with translucent effects
  • Details pane on bottom
  • Old search box (the one which works)
  • Dark mode support for more dialogs

Restore and improve context menus​

  • All new look with rounded acrylic menus
  • Fast and responsive taskbar menus
  • New fonts, better touch support

Restore and improve start menu​

  • Launch apps and go to system places in one click
  • Navigate dropdown menus like a boss
  • Enjoy fast and reliable search

Finally, lightweight styling and UI consistency​

  • Enjoy Windows 7, Windows 8 and third-party taskbar and start menu styles
  • Fix UI inconsistencies in Win32 apps
  • Don't be blue: recolor UI in all windows apps
  • Negative resource usage: fewer RAM used, fewer processes started, faster startup





StartAllBack For Windows 11 has been released.
It's an RC release. I haven't tested it yet as I have Start11 installed.

Edit: I have now tested it. It's working quite well.
Apart from a great start menu, you can also have the Enhanced Classic Taskbar back.
This means (for example) that you can have an uncombined and unlocked Taskbar.
You will now also be able to enhance the Taskbar clock using T-Clock Redux or similar.
T-Clock Redux Tray Clock_.png

You can also change Windows Explorer to Ribbon UI or Simple UI.

You can get it Download

StartAllBack to fix all Windows 11 deal-breaking UI issues

StartAllBack restores taskbar, start menu, context menus, explorer, sanity, style and order!
www.startallback.com


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Works fine with SAB also , check your settings.............:look:
 

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    Windows11 Pro 25H2i732GBnVidia
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    Windows11 Pro 25H2
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    Asus
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    i7
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    z97k
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    32GB
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    nVidia
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    Realtek
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    3
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    air
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    Edge
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    ESET

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    Windows11 ProIntel i516GBIntel
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    ASUS
    CPU
    Intel i5
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    ASUS Basic
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    16GB
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    Intel
    Sound Card
    Realtek
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    Samsung
    Hard Drives
    one intern , 0ne extern, OS on SSD
    Cooling
    air
    Keyboard
    wireless Logitech
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    wireless Logitech
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Edge
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    ESET
Started happening right after some Windows update preview. Even reinstalled whole Windows by in-place upgrade and it didn't helped.
 

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Windows 11 Pro
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Windows 11 Pro
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Apple Mac Pro 6,1 (2013)
Updated to 3.9 Yesterday and Plumpness actually looks good but i noticed the automatic Hiding animation is too fast now, but anyway loved bigger icon in search result and also never group when i need to manage separate window of the same proceess, also helps with app secretly opening new window especially when using Browser.

i just noticed Win 7 Drive Grouping, this is Great !
 

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    Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.4112 KB5041587Ryzen 7 4800H16GB DDR4 3200MHzRTX 3050 Ti Mobile
    OS
    Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.4112 KB5041587
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS TUF GAMING A15
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 4800H
    Motherboard
    FA506IEB
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio 192000Hz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Laptop Display 144Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo 512GB M.2 NVME
    Kioxia OEM 512GB M.2 NVME

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 23H2 Build 22631.4112 KB5041587Ryzen 5 3400GCrucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHzRTX 2060
    Operating System
    Windows 11 23H2 Build 22631.4112 KB5041587
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASRock
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 3400G
    Motherboard
    ASRock A320M HDV R3
    Memory
    Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    RTX 2060
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 24" S33GC 120Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    Hard Drives
    Samsung Evo 870 500GB Sata SSD
    WD Blue 3.5" HDD 1TB
Hi! Just started using SAB and I was wondering if there is a way to use toolbars, as I want to use NetSpeedMonitor coming from Windows 10. Thanks!

P.S. Using SAB 3.9 on 24H2
 
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Windows 11
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
zappimappi said:
Hi! Just started using SAB and I was wondering if there is a way to use toolbars, as I want to use NetSpeedMonitor coming from Windows 10. Thanks!
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Yes, Unlock the Taskbar, then you will see the Toolbars entry. After you enable or create a Toolbar(s), you will always see the entry.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

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    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
Edwin said:
Yes, Unlock the Taskbar, then you will see the Toolbars entry. After you enable or create a Toolbar(s), you will always see the entry.
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Thanks so much for you response! Search far and wide and the solution was right in front my eyes! Do you know if this is possible in Windows 11 even without SAB? Cause I found SAB along the way of searching a solution of the toolbar feature. Glad I hadn't seen that tbh! Haha
 

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Windows 11
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
I can no longer reach startallback.com. I wonder if it's being upgraded, but this is surely the first time I've seen this. I have been unable to load the site for weeks. Did I miss an announcement?...:)
 

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Win11 Experimental Channel for 26H2 buildsAMD R7 7800X3DGSkill 2x16GB @ 6400MT/sXFX 9070 XT SWIFT tri-fan (PCIe5.0)
OS
Win11 Experimental Channel for 26H2 builds
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
a cherry-picked assembly
CPU
AMD R7 7800X3D
Motherboard
MSI x870 Tomahawk Wi-Fi, 8-layer, 2 oz copper, server PCB
Memory
GSkill 2x16GB @ 6400MT/s
Graphics Card(s)
XFX 9070 XT SWIFT tri-fan (PCIe5.0)
Sound Card
Creative Labs G8 USB External Sound device, Gaming DAC, Sound Card & Earphone AMP.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, btw. Totally changed my opinion of external USB sound. I like!...;)
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips 42" OLED @ 4k
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
*Boot: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB NVMe (PCIe4x4)
*Samsung 980 EVO NVMe 500GB (PCIe 4x4)
*Kingston SNV3S2000G 2TB NVMe (PCIe4x4)
*Samsung 960 EVO 250GB NVMe(PCIe3x2)
*8TB Toshiba x300 HDD
*ST4000DM004 S3 4TB HDD
PSU
Gigabyte 850W Gold, Rev 2
Case
Lian Li Lancool 217, white, with wood trim, very nice looking--tired of black, 5-fans standard
Cooling
Air coutesy Lian Li
Keyboard
Cherry MX 2.0S RGB
Mouse
Razer Basilisk V3 24k DPI
Internet Speed
~950Mbps down and up!
Browser
Firefox x64 DE
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
Great New system. Exceeds my expectations by quite a bit, btw. I love the USB G8 SoundBlaster, it's quite an improvement over the G6!
waltc said:
I have been unable to load the site for weeks.
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Loads for me!
Clear your cache, perhaps..., maybe a hard re-load.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
Hi Guys. I've bought multiple licenses for this application, and have installed on many Windows 11 242H versions. I've noticed that on at least three installs, the "Select All" option is missing in the ribbon of File Explorer. (I use this feature a lot to delete multiple files at once). Is there some tweak I'm not doing? Just asking. Thanks.
 
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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100Corsair 64GB (16x4)GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
CPU
HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
Motherboard
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
Memory
Corsair 64GB (16x4)
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 27 Inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
PSU
CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
Case
NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
Cooling
Aer F120mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Antivirus
Malwarebytes

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System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100Corsair 64GB (16x4)GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
CPU
HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
Motherboard
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
Memory
Corsair 64GB (16x4)
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 27 Inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
PSU
CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
Case
NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
Cooling
Aer F120mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Antivirus
Malwarebytes

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
I use the W7 Command Bar. That stuff should always be dynamically visible in each relevant folder! Not hidden away in some dickered menu!

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System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
Edwin said:
Then it's probably hiding in the in the elusive upwards projecting See more... menu...
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Hi Edwin. On those computers that the "Select All" option is not showing, I don't see any of the features pictured in the images. Maybe I have 3 rogue copies? <lol> BTW, I've tried the W7 Command Bar, but it's not my cup of tea (visually). I remember that from my old WIN 7 build of many moons ago. Remember, out of the 11 copies of StartAllBack that I've installed, only three are missing that particular feature on the 3-dot interface.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100Corsair 64GB (16x4)GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
CPU
HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
Motherboard
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
Memory
Corsair 64GB (16x4)
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 27 Inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
PSU
CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
Case
NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
Cooling
Aer F120mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Antivirus
Malwarebytes
JACKSPRATNYC said:
Hi Edwin. On those computers that the "Select All" option is not showing, I don't see any of the features pictured in the images. Maybe I have 3 rogue copies? <lol> BTW, I've tried the W7 Command Bar, but it's not my cup of tea (visually). I remember that from my old WIN 7 build of many moons ago. Remember, out of the 11 copies of StartAllBack that I've installed, only three are missing that particular feature on the 3-dot interface.
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thats why he linked the other thread. if you have 24h2 its a known bug. you need to use vivetool and run this in command prompt as admin in the vivetool directory:

Code: 
vivetool.exe /disable /id:51960011
 

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Windows 11 Pro
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Windows 11 Pro
JACKSPRATNYC said:
... out of the 11 copies of StartAllBack that I've installed, only three are missing that particular feature on the 3-dot interface.
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Hmmm..., don't know what to tell ya, chief! I see them all, on all my machines! 🤷‍♂️
 

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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
  • ASUS VivoBook 'Lite' ~ Windows 11 Home
dacrone said:
thats why he linked the other thread. if you have 24h2 its a known bug. you need to use vivetool and run this in command prompt as admin in the vivetool directory:
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Thanks dacrone. Got it. I give your suggestion a try.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100Corsair 64GB (16x4)GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
CPU
HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
Motherboard
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
Memory
Corsair 64GB (16x4)
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 27 Inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
PSU
CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
Case
NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
Cooling
Aer F120mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Antivirus
Malwarebytes
Edwin said:
Hmmm..., don't know what to tell ya, chief! I see them all, on all my machines! 🤷‍♂️
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Thanks again Edwin. It's not the end of civilization. Each & every one of the Win 11 machines have identical system specs, since I built them all. Perhaps it's some individual software or application that might be causing the issue. As per Pro User, dacrone's suggestion, I'll give it a go. If that doesn't work, I'll just leave it up to the computer gods. Thanks for your time & advice.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100Corsair 64GB (16x4)GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8117)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
CPU
HexaCore AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, 4300 MHz (43 x 100
Motherboard
Asus TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi
Memory
Corsair 64GB (16x4)
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z SE
Monitor(s) Displays
ACER 27 Inch
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
3 X Samsung SSD 990 EVO 1TB
PSU
CORSAIR RMx Series RM850x
Case
NZXT H510 - CA-H510B-B1
Cooling
Aer F120mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Antivirus
Malwarebytes
StartAllBack 3.9.1.5222 7 January 2025 (beta)

Again not sure what's been updated
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 11 ProIntel Core i9 12900KFCorsair 64GB DDR5 Vengeance C40 5200MhzASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix OC 24GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom Build
CPU
Intel Core i9 12900KF
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
Memory
Corsair 64GB DDR5 Vengeance C40 5200Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix OC 24GB
Sound Card
OnBoard
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer Predator XB323UGP 32" QHD G-SYNC-C 144Hz 1MS IPS LED
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440
Hard Drives
1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 250GB M.2 NVMe
1x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 500GB M.2 NVMe
2x Samsung 980 Pro Series Gen4 2TB M.2 NVMe
PSU
Corsair AX1200i 1200W 80PLUS Titanium Modular
Case
Corsair 4000D Black Case w/ Tempered Glass Side Panel
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black CPU Cooler, 4x Noctua 120mm Fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK545
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3
Internet Speed
Fixed Wireless 150mbps/75mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Kaspersky
Other Info
Thrustmaster TS-PC RACER
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals with the Load Cell Kit
Yamaha Amp with Bose Speakers
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