Just my 2 cents worth.
    1...You will NOT bring up a P class CPU with a FPGA.
    2...One no longer 'designs. an MB. That is done by the chipset
makers. All you do is make                       decisions about sockets
& peripherals.
    3...You are going to throw high 4 figure money after a low 3 figure
product. The PCB CAD tools               alone would buy you a box full
of MBs. Trying to manually route a board of that
              complexity would try the patience of  a monk.
    4...The most fun you can have with your clothes on, does not usually
involve self immolation !
           I have spent a lot of time and money on non-profit projects.
I.E. 'just for fun'. But if you have
           the resources that this project would require available and
can use them for fun...buy a
           sports car.

But hey...that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
John M

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