X3 runs fine on all windows platforms from W7 up, probably Vista too.
More of an issue for upgrades are from you audio interface or any hardware that requires drivers. Check company websites first to make sure your not left out in the cold.
People keep repeating this myth that W10 will someday break Sonar. Not sure where they get this idea from. So far W10 has only caused issues, as I said, with drivers for hardware. People are using very old software on W10. On this laptop I am using Office 2003 without issue. I also run DVD shrink which is from 2004.
If you keep system restore on you can always roll back your OS.
If your buying a store bought PC or laptop it will come with W10. There are usually no options.
But if you build your own or purchase from a custom builder you have the option of installing W7 or W 8.1 too.
I has chosen W 8.1 as my "safe" OS.