Why not linux

Never used Linux before. Yes, paid for my Windows licenses, sorry. Rather not try to crack 7 and again it's the case of legitly using these systems for business purposes other than mining potentially that I want to look out for.
Sorry, I didn't imply that you ought to crack Windows, but rather that Linux would be more ideal

Of course if you use them for gaming occasionally, then Windows might make sense. Dual booting is also a possibility.
. True. Could game on them or dual boot perhaps. Thanks for the suggestions.