First time dual-monitor usage...

Hello folks, just got a new monitor for Christmas and bought another monitor, same exact model, so I can run dual monitors. I am well aware three monitors is the way to go, but unfortunately I do not have the space for that at this time. Currently I am using both Acer LCD G247HL. I am pretty much on the beginner's path to learning the computer world and thought I could have dual monitors, playing Rome 2 Total War on one and watching a movie on the other...Obviously I was unable to do so. Sadly, I also encountered a very slow Rome 2 Total War on one monitor. I was wondering, how do I fix this? CAN I fix this? I'd appreciate any help, I know this is about as random of a post as it gets.

Merry Christmas to all, Happy Holidays to anyone of another faith.
-Steve

It shouldn't noticeable affect your framerate by having the other monitor on. Is the slow framerate only happening when playing a movie on the other monitor? If so maybe try disabling hardware acceleration on whatever media player you use. Be warned though this would increase CPU usage by a lot.

Alternatively you could run the second monitor of your integrated GPU. It should work and for that monitor use that GPU's resources I believe. Transitions between monitors might not be smooth and it might not be ideal because it would mean having to do any GPU intensive tasks on one monitor.