XP x64 and Win 7 64bit.  I don't see a switch to Win 8 for several years.  I try to avoid dot zero technology when possible.

Stopped using XP when I upgraded my PC to over 4GB this was a long time ago. Plus the limitation to DX9 too was annoying don't get me wrong XP was stable but so is Windows 7 for me only time I ever had issues gaming was when my CPU overheated due to the fact I needed to re-thermal paste my CPU. So I can't complain XP was solid for me but so is Windows 7.

Been using Vista x64, but I plan to finally upgrade to 7 soon. I had a license for 7 since it was released, but Vista was okay and I always felt that reinstalling was too much for a hassle for a minimal upgrade. Now that I bought an SSD it's a good opportunity to install 7. Plus I have so much useless junk on my Vista installation that it's about time I did a clean install.

I thought about 50% of all computers were still running XP. When it comes to gaming machines, I'd consider it to be significantly less than that. Gamers will want the newer machines and when Win7 (64) works so well you'd be a bit weird to stick with XP on a new machine.

I wonder why Vista was so bad for gaming.

Originally posted by JoeyMMO

I thought about 50% of all computers were still running XP. When it comes to gaming machines, I'd consider it to be significantly less than that. Gamers will want the newer machines and when Win7 (64) works so well you'd be a bit weird to stick with XP on a new machine.

Steam data shows that the vast majority (over 70%) of gamers use Windows 7 now.

Source: http://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/?platform=pc

Win 7- 64 bit-16GB ram..

Originally posted by Kaerigan

Windows 7 64-bit for the win.

Ultimate edition I hope ;-)

Windows Vista 32bit and 4 GB ram - I'm good.

Originally posted by Reizla

Originally posted by Kaerigan

Windows 7 64-bit for the win.

Ultimate edition I hope ;-)

Unless he has a domain controller at his house why whould he yank extra 300US over home/pro or enterprise?

my main PC has ultimate since i got it for free at the MS launch party, my other 3 boxes(well 1 media centre, and 2 laptops) run enterprise since its that the VLK from my work covers(and yes we are allowed to use our MS office and OS keys for home use..)

Windows 7 64bit Pro

Originally posted by MMOExposed

I wonder why Vista was so bad for gaming.

incompatibilties w older games

Vista, prior to Service Patches, lacked peformance compared to XP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Windows_Vista

Originally posted by DOGMA1138

Unless he has a domain controller at his house why whould he yank extra 300US over home/pro or enterprise?

Extra $300?

$300 is what I paid my Ultimate edition (back then when it was new, too). Total price.

Originally posted by DOGMA1138

Originally posted by Reizla

Originally posted by Kaerigan

Windows 7 64-bit for the win.

Ultimate edition I hope ;-)

Unless he has a domain controller at his house why whould he yank extra 300US over home/pro or enterprise?

my main PC has ultimate since i got it for free at the MS launch party, my other 3 boxes(well 1 media centre, and 2 laptops) run enterprise since its that the VLK from my work covers(and yes we are allowed to use our MS office and OS keys for home use..)

Have x64 Ultimate myself here and only bought it because it was offered for €74 when I was still an employee at school. Didn't know it was such a powerhouse till you mentioned it :p

been using w7 64 bit since w7 lunch,was playing with the idea of w8 ,when twit guy paul turrot confirmed w8 tester would be able to upgrade to released version i tried it for the last 2 days and sadly i couldnt find what was in it for normal user like gamer etc!

for enterprise?it is huge just dctcp alone will give enterprose huge bang for their $ but for normal user?unless i missed something that was deeply hidden ?i didnt see any incentive!a bunch more skin on top of w7?why ?bar on the right side instead of at the bottom?i can put it there in w7 lol!