Yes of course. I really like the X1 controller too overall, but personally, a good D-Pad is very important for me so I wouldn't buy one for my PC gaming. Of course if I ever buy an X1 one day, I'll more than gladly use its controller for certain games that don't require extensive use of the D-Pad.
I always use all the controllers I have for my PC gaming depending on which game I'm playing.
I have to agree with Delightful here, the XB1 controller is the best "overall" controller so I use it for most PC games that are controller-friendly (and even some emulators). If you play a lot of retro 2D titles and/or old console games, my vote is for the Saturn controller and an adapter. The Saturn controller was/is the best controller for 2D games, especially fighting games.
Unfortunately it lacks some modern amenities so it won't work in every case, and you'd need to get a good working controller plus an adapter. I already own two nice examples since I have a Saturn. They make USB Saturn controllers but they're clones and I'm not sure how decent they are.