> The T2080 [...] should outperform a P5040.

...for use cases where 5 or more concurrent hardware threads can be completely utilized.

> micro itx

http://morph.zone/modules/newbb_plus/viewtopic.php?forum=3&topic_id=7001&start=766

> every step of this is being thought out very carefully, with constant discussion.

Shouldn't the thinking-out of the steps (aka phases) already be completed, considering ACube already put a price tag on them?

> The video cards that will mount into in it are industry standard components.

So it will definitely be a (replaceable) plugin card (e.g. MXM), not a GPU soldered to the mainboard? The currently published specs of the board do not mention this.

> We have a VERY good deal with people who CAN help us get this built.

The 5 prototypes or production level hardware?

> If I had the entire amount, I'd fund it myself as a commercial project

Even then you'd need a much higher amount for pre-financing actual production.