Revit 2013 on my 2009 mac book pro

I am interested in running AutoCAD Revit MEP on my macbook.
My current specifications are:
Mac OS 10.6.8,
Processor 2.4Ghz intel core 2 Duo,
Memory 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3,
Griphics NVIDIA GeForce9400M
I'm also running Windows XP 32 bit Professional through Parallels
When I installed Revit, I got an error that I did not have adequate memory or graphics card. AutoCAD recommends the following system performance specifications:
Performance: Large, complex models
Windows 8 64-bit Enterprise or Professional edition, or Windows 7 64-bit Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium edition
Multicore Xeon or i-Series processor or AMD equivalent with SSE2 technology (highest affordable CPU speed rating recommended)
Multiple cores for many tasks, up to 16 cores for near-photorealistic rendering operations
16 GB RAM (Usually sufficient for a typical editing session for a single model up to approximately 700 MB on disk. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports. Individual models will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics.)
Models created in previous versions of Revit software products may require more available memory for the one-time upgrade process
5 GB free disk space; 10,000+ RPM for Point Cloud interactions 1,920 x 1,200 monitor with true color DirectX 10 capable graphics card with Shader Model 3 as recommended by Autodesk Internet Explorer 7 (or later) MS-Mouse or 3Dconnexion-compliant device Download or installation from DVD9 or USB key Internet connectivity for license registration and prerequisite component download
I know that I will have to upgrade to Windows 8 or 7 but I'm trying to figure out the best and least expensive way to upgrade my video card and RAM. I would like to use my MacBook without buying a PC to run this design software. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
David

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Your Mac supports OS X Yosemite. If you need to upgrade your Mac, do it, but if you are happy with the OS X version you are running or you do not like changes (OS X Yosemite has got an interface change), you can keep it always that it is not very old.
In order to upgrade to OS X Yosemite, it is as simple as opening the Mac App Store and downloading OS X Yosemite. When the download finishes, the installer will show up, so follow its steps. Before upgrading, it is important to make a backup of your files with Time Machine -> Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support You can also check that your applications are compatible with Yosemite in this website -> http://www.roaringapps.com
OS X Yosemite should run properly, but I recommend you to run it with at least 4 GB of RAM (you can check how much RAM you have in the Apple menu -> About this Mac). In case Yosemite runs slowly, the backup you made will let you go back to your old version.

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