FCP X - MacBook Pro OS X 10.6.8?

I own a MacBook Pro early 2008 Mac OS X 10.6.8 Identifier 4,1. I want to install the new FCP X. This Mac uses the graphic card NVIDA 8600M GT, to operate the FCP X, Motion 4 and Compressor the computer needs at lease a NVIDA 9800M GT. Can I change the graphic cards? What can I do to use the FCP X, Motion 4 and Compressor on this MacBook Pro?
Thank you.

"Can I change the graphic cards?"
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