120hz vs better GPU

[melikepie]

What people said is how great 120hz is and they could never live without it, although I can afford it I really also want to upgrade my GPU because at my minimum preferred settings on BF3 gives me 30~50FPS. I really want this PC to last me a while with great performance (against that I used to use xbox which I did not like as much) but I'm really stuck in a pickle here. Anyone have experience against these two of which one I should get?

Also I currently have a 6870 which I was gonna get a 7970 with a stock OC.

 

[darth pravus]

There is no point having a 120hz monitor as you can't push 120 FPS. A new GPU is needed first.

 

[jarlsuki]

^this. If you can't get 120fps on Ultra then it's not worth it. GPU is your best bet

 

[weaselman]

Gpu first, 120Hz is better because you get no screen tear in games. the monitor would be a waste as the current card your using cannot output a frame rate to match the monitor frequency. On a side note if you dont plan to use the monitor for 3D movies or a Games via 3d glasses its a bit of a waste. As the whole idea of a 120hz monitor is 60fps a second for each eye to create a 3d image.

 

[melikepie]

Best answer selected by melikepie.