quick question regarding 1700

The 1700+ DLT3C T-Bred B

where exactly do you find out if the chip is a "DLT3C"? is it forged onto the front of the chip?

It is printed on the die of the chip. You have to remove the HS and clean off any thermal compound to read it.

Almost. The T-bred's have the OPN and stepping information on a label near the edge of the cpu packaging. You will want an AXDA1700DLT3C and also make sure that it is a "B" revision by reading the next line. The second line will begin with a 5 letter stepping code. The fifth letter must be a "B" for the T-bred B. Be aware that recent production (0319 and 0324) T-bred A's have been seen. These will not overclock well.

thanks a bunch