PC case designing software?

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

Hello!

i want to make my own Lian li like pc table case, since lian li is extremly expensive,
my only problem is i m bad at CAD software, is there any other software where i can design a pc?

[BloodShed]

You'll need to learn CAD to construct a PC case (or the more tedious pen and paper)

If you want learn, I would recommend TinkerCad to learn some basics.

Then move on to Fusion 360 when you're ready to get serious.

YouTube has tons of tutorials for both.

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

thats why i said i m bad at cad Software, i m unable to learn, i cant do it. too much buttons, i dont need 96% of the functions you have in Cad. thats why i m looking at a alternative

[Ulfrinn]

If you plan on 3D printing it, you would only need to know the dimensions of the hardware you planned on putting into it, then you could design a case around that and have it 3D printed. Autodesk Fusion is what I use for designing 3D engineering models. You can skip 2D CAD and learn 3D cad. I recommend watching some tutorial projects and following some examples to learn the basics.

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

instead of 3D printing it, i wanted to buy a hight adjustable table, add a aluminum sheet, add mainboard etc. i know i will missjudge dimensions thats why i would like to design it first in a software that doesnt require you to use your brain too much

[_I_]

just buy a mobo tray with expansion slots
atx or matx or itx depending on the mobo you are using

itx
https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Computer-Bracket-Backplane-Graphics/dp/B076D49119/ref=pd_sbs_5

or buy a cheap case to to destroy for its tray

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

thats a good idea, i could salvage my current case, but i still have to plan the holes for the fans and radiators, psu and all that

[Ulfrinn]

Two of us have already recommended Autodesk Fusion. You'd be hard pressed to find anything better.

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

we live in a world wich is Cad controlled :'( the only reason i wish for humanity to end is Cad

[Ulfrinn]

What in the heck are you talking about?

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

as you said the only software available is Cad, for this kind of project and everything else in this world. the world relies on cad same as excel.

[Monk]

So, you won't learn the software and you won't go old school and pen and paper it... I guess you could use paint, they have a very basic 3d version now, but, I'll be honest, it doesn't seem like you have the technical skills to pull this off if even looking at the software is too much.

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

funny enough, i actually tried the 3d paint version i was Overwhelmed.
i l try to watch some tutorials for autodesk fusion.

thanks everyone

[Carlsberg]

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Twitch.tv/Okingo:

funny enough, i actually tried the 3d paint version i was Overwhelmed.
i l try to watch some tutorials for autodesk fusion.

thanks everyone

seriously?

โพสต์ดั้งเดิมโดย Monk:

So, you won't learn the software and you won't go old school and pen and paper it... I guess you could use paint, they have a very basic 3d version now, but, I'll be honest, it doesn't seem like you have the technical skills to pull this off if even looking at the software is too much.

I have to agree, if 3d paint was too much....?

[DevaVictrix]

Freecad, of a set of decent pencils, pens, drawing tools and some a3 paper... But that's the easy bit. You'd have to spend a bloody fortune on workshop kit, materials, powder coating kit ... The list goes on. Design and build your own PC case without any prior knowledge would take 6-12months and houdands of £££.

[Twitch.tv/Okingo]

i was expecting atleast 1k€ , also max 1 month, but i m kinda worried when you say powder coating kit, have to look into that, just wanted to buy a aluminum sheet and put it on a table