I'd like to update my DAW (Intel DP35DP, E6850, 4Gb, WinXP) but not ready financially to jump to a new MB yet.  So I'm moving to a Quad core with 8Gb, Win7 & maybe 64bit.  I know it's been touched on but a search didn't answer my question - does it matter which version of Windows 7?

I came across this great deal which would cover my whole household.  NEWEGG

1. All 3 of my computers are running XP
2. My DAW MB can only hold a maximum of 8Gb of RAM anyway
3. This version contains both 32bit & 64bit versions

Thanks for any advice!

Home is limited to 16gig ram and cant access domains (office networks)
Pro is 192Gig
Ultimate is a complete waste unless doing Home theatre.

Thanks Scott - spot on

EDIT - & BTW the ADK desktop & laptop computers are still going strong without issue - Thanks!!!

good deal !
i dont think win7 can be put on the laptop (1Q, 1Q MV) best to call Chris or Eric and ask first!

Will do - just thinking desktops at the moment.

I have Win7 64-bit pro and it is awesome!! It has the ability to run a virtual winXP machine so that program compatability is no longer an issue. I would say that for the extra money win7 64-bit pro is definitely worth it!!

Wren - did you see the comparison chart?
 
well the direct link didn't work.  click on the SEE MORE > COMPARE link on that page you posted, then click on COMPARE at the top tabs (don't know why it didn't go directly to compare! )

My system is the Intel DP35DP motherboard, Q6600 quad processor and 8 GB ram (the max for the motherboard).  I have Win 7 pro 64 bit.  The Pro is probably the best for the buck.  Ultimate is really for business systems and even a marketing tool calling it "Ultimate" so people think they must have the "ultimate" version. 

My system is about 2 1/2 years old but still going strong.

Stuart Germain

It has the ability to run a virtual winXP machine so that program compatability is no longer an issue.

Just to amplify what Stuart said,

In my opinion the single most important feature that 7 provides is the virtual machines.  But to really take advantage, you need your CPU to support hardware virtualization.  I think all current AMD cpus have it, but you might need at least an i7 for an INTEL.

While Windows 7 Pro includes the Windows XP Virtual Machine (which is nicely integrated with the host OS), you can also run Microsoft Virtual PC (a free download) in Windows 7 Home. 

On my Windows 7 Pro machine, I also use Microsoft Virtual PC instead of the integrated Windows 7 VM because I need to manage several VMs. Of course, with Virtual PC, you must provide your own OS for the host.