If you buy a DVD or the download from Amazon, you should receive the latest patched version, v1.4. If you have v1.4, no further patching should be necessary. My experience is that SH3, GWX3, and SH3 Commander all run fine in native mode under Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit with SP1. (In fact, I haven't found any mod for SH3 that requires use of compatibility mode. YMMV.) Use JSGME to activate any mods you fine attractive. There are a lot of good ones, so season to taste. Do install the patchers by h.sie and Stiebler, though. They fix a number of flaws that can not be corrected by normal modding.
Besides GWX, there are several other megamods worth looking at. I like NYGM. ("NYGM doesn't have the best graphics, but you get a nice, accurate death!"). LSH3 v6 will be released soon, and should be worth a look, too.
SH3 is 8 years old, but here are a lot of miles left in this old horse! Lots of players and lots of modding activity. Good luck and good hunting!
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