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Originally Posted by Molten

AutoCAD has some 3d modeling softwares out that you can buy for relatively cheap. Also, they generally have lower system requirements. However, it will probably be different then what you are used to. I'm told leans closer to solidworks then inventor but I really don't have any first hand experience. I might have to call a friend and see where he got his.

AutoCAD and Inventor are both products of Autodesk. Inventor is their 3D modeling program. I'm not sure what other Autodesk program you've heard of (and none of their software is cheap).