Ok so I guess I will rule out the FX-8120. You didnt seem to comment on the 965. From what I have seen the 965 has a lot of power for the price. Would the FX-4300 be significantly faster at gaming?
edit: Ok, so high praise for the fx-6300 I guess …
I own both and I would say TSW. In the end TSW is a game you can play heavily and not get super bored. Defiance has better combat just because it is a shooter, but it wasn't something I could play for hours on end.
I honestly hope it does reach its goals. The idea sounds great but I'm not sure i have much faith in the whole KS idea yet... I admire the faith you have that it will reach its goals.