Time for Laptop Upgrade

[dangm...@gmail.com]

I am running a T530 that I have maxed on in every possible way, from CPU, to RAM, to SSD + HDD, to 1080 Screen. . .

But it is stuck with 16GB Max RAM, and now I am constantly juggling Qubes, trying to figure out which ones I can shut down in order to open new ones that I need.

A lot of this has to do with a plethora of VPN ProxyVMs, Whonix Gateways, Debian Testing + Stretch Templates, etc etc

When it is updates time, I have a dozen or more templates, and so I need to update a few at a time, shut them down, and then update a few more.

Anyway, I need something that can handle more open Qubes.

What are my options if privacy and security are of the utmost importance?

I am looking for something with a high end Quad Core or better.

I'm going to need about 32GB of RAM.

Right now I am using a 500GB SSD + 2TB HDD in my Optical Bay. I would like for more storage so I can better maintain a Multi-Media Qubes with Kodi and local media.

I also needs lots of HDD space for a plethora of blockchains (Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum, etc)

With all this crypto, I also want to make sure it has all available security features for AEM, and SEDs (must have BIOS HDD password).

What are my options for HARDWARE encrypted drives?

Any help with this project would be appreciated.

[Tai...@gmx.com]

If you want a laptop get a W520 and install coreboot along with the best
available ivybridge CPU plus 32gb ram.

You can nerf the me but of course it is not equivilant to actually
disabling it which is 100% impossible despite what some might say.

If you want a libre desktop or workstation selection let me know.

[layman]

would love to know a good rec for a workstation build