Overclocking q9650 on striker 2 extreme

I would suggest reading this review first and then if you still have questions I will try to help you.   LINK

i have read the reviews....actually i have tried overclocking before but i don't know what values to change and what not to change...
e.g. my muliplier goes from 6-9 only ...i haven't changed any voltages(cpu and memory) my memory is at 9-9-9-24.
I don't know if my memory is the problem as i've swapped it with my i7 pc. it doesn't have any heatsinks...not sure if i should purchase another overclocking kit?

Thanks a lot.looking forward to hearing from you.

The mulitiplier is locked at 9, thou you can lower it. That q9650 should go to 4.0GHz with no problem on that M/BD.

I do think your memory will hold you back. I use OCZ PC3 16000 (2000) 2 X 2G memory linked and synced so when I change ny FSB it will change the memory as well @ 1:1 ratio. (actual is 1:2)

That guide I linked you to tells you how to OC with your M/BD! It is the same guide I used in 2008 to OC mine. Read it. Try it out and if you are still having problems I will try to help you.

I ask this of you because you would at least know what I would be talking about and hopefully why. Good for you and me.  

Forgot to mention this M/BD is picky about what ram you use to OC with. At the time it did not like Corsiar Memory. Might try G Skill. LINK