32" General/Office Use Recommendation

[EJS]

Greetings all. A little advice/guidance would be appreciated.

Most of my TV watching is while I'm on the computer via a u2412m. I built my current PC a number of years ago with an i5-3570k, ASRock Z77 Pro4-M in a SG11B (micro) case. I'd like to get a 32" monitor for the times I sit away from the desk on the couch. I gave away my 42" plasma so not looking to buy a 40" TV again. I don't game nor really intend to. Ideally, I'd like to be able to use two monitors but I don't think I can without buying a video card. I'd like mounting flexibility and to stay between $200-$400.

I'd like your recommendations on two options:
1. Straight up replace the current 24in with another monitor for general use that will work with my current setup. I think I am limited to 2560 x 1600 in my current build. Any thoughts on options here?
2. Assuming I'd have to buy a video card to maintain the two monitors, what basic video card should I look at to support my requirements and again what 32in monitor options without the same resolution restriction?

I'd love to be able to do all this research myself but I'm finding myself with no time to do it! Thanks for your time.

EJ

 

[VirtualLarry]

32"? These days, have you considered 4K UHD?

A couple of years back, I went 40" 4K UHD, and it's among the greatest upgrades that I've ever done on my PCs.

 

[EJS]

Have considered, not an option. I'd stick with my 24" if it wasn't for sitting from a distance being a requirement. Wife was on the fence of going 32" already. Getting a projector to replace the 42" TV to satisfy my immersion experience.