I want to upgrade my graphics card, what's the restrictions?

Hello. My MacBook description is 13" Late 2011. I want to upgrade the graphics card. It's currently Intel HD 3000. I want to play games like Guild Wars and Sims City once my finals are over. So probably nVidia something?
However, is there a restriction? Can the MacBook support it?
Also what is the price we're talking about. I called a repair centre a few minutes ago, and they said 1300 SGD! A little obscene! Is it really that price range?

only practical way for you:
http://www.sonnettech.com/product/echoexpresschassis.html
plus some gaming card from ATI preferrably
but gaming PC will be just better for less

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