[Request] How do you 3D Model a PC build?

[AJR]

I've seen many people planning out PC Builds by modeling them. I know how, and can do the modeling basics thanks to STEM at my school. But, do people model each component individually, or is there say models of graphics card in the public domain you can import? Below, are some examples of what I'm talking about.

[Jade]

Nothing's 'below.'

[AJR]

     I've seen frequently on the forums people who model out a computer when planning a new build. I was wondering how they do that, which modeling program would be best for doing it etc. I understand the basics of modeling, and can do them thanks to the STEM Program in my school. Also, do you model out each component of the build individually or are there models of components like graphics cards in the public domain you can simply import? If so, where can you find them? Below I've pasted a prime example of what I'm talking about.

 

Example: http://blog.skoups.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ddd_PC_Case_Final_v031-e1327667436326.jpg

Working Example: http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/th/1/66/66310.jpg

[AnnoyedShelf]

     I've seen frequently on the forums people who model out a computer when planning a new build. I was wondering how they do that, which modeling program would be best for doing it etc. I understand the basics of modeling, and can do them thanks to the STEM Program in my school. Also, do you model out each component of the build individually or are there models of components like graphics cards in the public domain you can simply import? If so, where can you find them? Below I've pasted a prime example of what I'm talking about.

 

Example: http://blog.skoups.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ddd_PC_Case_Final_v031-e1327667436326.jpg

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[BurgerBum]

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[BurgerBum]

     I've seen frequently on the forums people who model out a computer when planning a new build. I was wondering how they do that, which modeling program would be best for doing it etc. I understand the basics of modeling, and can do them thanks to the STEM Program in my school. Also, do you model out each component of the build individually or are there models of components like graphics cards in the public domain you can simply import? If so, where can you find them? Below I've pasted a prime example of what I'm talking about.

 

Example: http://blog.skoups.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ddd_PC_Case_Final_v031-e1327667436326.jpg

Working Example: http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/th/1/66/66310.jpg

both work good to have more for people to look at though.

[BurgerBum]

     I've seen frequently on the forums people who model out a computer when planning a new build. I was wondering how they do that, which modeling program would be best for doing it etc. I understand the basics of modeling, and can do them thanks to the STEM Program in my school. Also, do you model out each component of the build individually or are there models of components like graphics cards in the public domain you can simply import? If so, where can you find them? Below I've pasted a prime example of what I'm talking about.

 

Example: http://blog.skoups.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ddd_PC_Case_Final_v031-e1327667436326.jpg

Working Example: http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/th/1/66/66310.jpg

isnt there a program called blender? i think thats for 3d modeling. 

someone correct me if im wrong... ;/

[AnnoyedShelf]

     I've seen frequently on the forums people who model out a computer when planning a new build. I was wondering how they do that, which modeling program would be best for doing it etc. I understand the basics of modeling, and can do them thanks to the STEM Program in my school. Also, do you model out each component of the build individually or are there models of components like graphics cards in the public domain you can simply import? If so, where can you find them? Below I've pasted a prime example of what I'm talking about.

 

Example: http://blog.skoups.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ddd_PC_Case_Final_v031-e1327667436326.jpg

Working Example: http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/th/1/66/66310.jpg

Looks like it was made in sketchup considering how bad it looks.  I'd expect a lot better results if you did it in solidworks tho.