You may also want to check [these links](/docs/misc/iaq.md#xen-passthrough-compatible-video-cards) if you plan to use GPU passthrough (more suitable to desktop computers: laptop users will likely have a hard time finding a hardware combination that fits their needs since most of the supported graphics adapters are secondary adapters).
Nearly all R4.0 capable systems require at least a CPU microcode blob, and often one for video BIOS.
However, there are still some options when it comes to running the [proprietary, unaudited code](https://www.coreboot.org/Intel_Management_Engine#Freedom_and_security_issues) for hardware initialization.
If you don't mind older/used hardware, there are some options if you do not want [PSP initialization](https://libreboot.org/faq.html#amd-platform-security-processor-psp).
All new AMD hardware comes with PSP.
In theory there is an option to partially disable it, but no motherboard/BIOS manufacturers have made it available yet.
DIY corebooted used [Lenovo G505s](https://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/g505s) with [microcode patch](https://review.coreboot.org/#/c/coreboot/+/22843/).
### AMD Desktop ###
DIY or commercially available corebooted (or librebooted?) [KCMA-D8](https://www.coreboot.org/Board:asus/kcma-d8)/[KGPE-D16](https://www.coreboot.org/Board:asus/kgpe-d16).
Vikings is one vendor that appears to sell these.
If used with Opteron Series 2 processors, no microcode blob is required.
### Intel ###
Unfortunately, all R4.0 capable Intel hardware requires use of at least the [BUP portion](https://github.com/corna/me_cleaner/wiki/HAP-AltMeDisable-bit) of Intel ME.
[Weaknesses](https://mobile.twitter.com/rootkovska/status/938458875522666497) have been found in this proprietary, non-owner-controlled code.
There are some ways to restrict Intel ME after the initial BUP.
These vendors have systems available that partially disable Intel ME after the initial hardware initialization: System76, Purism, Dell.
Implementations vary, so research the vendors.
Prefer ones that use Coreboot instead of closed-source, [proprietary](https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/758382) [UEFI firmware](https://www.securityweek.com/researchers-find-several-uefi-vulnerabilities).
[Search the mailing list](https://www.mail-archive.com/qubes-users@googlegroups.com/) for additional reports.
### Intel DIY ###
Closed-source, proprietary UEFI firmware has its own [set](https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/758382) of [vulnerabilities](https://www.securityweek.com/researchers-find-several-uefi-vulnerabilities).
[Heads](http://osresearch.net/) also offers some interesting capabilities beyond Coreboot, but has a smaller list of [supported boards](https://github.com/osresearch/heads/tree/master/boards).
This is often not an option in laptops with manufacturer firmware due to the use of NIC whitelists, but you can use a USB based ethernet or wifi adapter instead.
