Upgrading 2nd 512GB SSD into Mac Mini

Hi all,
I'm looking at purchasing the Mac Mini, with just 1x256GB Flash Storage.
Is it possible if I buy the above, and I install myself another SSD of 512GB inside the other slot of the Mac Mini?
My reason for doing so is because buying 2x256GB Flash Storage straight from apple is so much costier and I could have more storage (512 vs 256gb) if I buy a third party SSD.
Hope anyone can give their wise words on this.
Thanks in advance!

This is helpful man, really appreciate it!
Now i need not worry about the fusion thingy part!
However, I still need some wise knowledge about my result Mac Mini set-up.
My purchase from Apple will be like this:
Mac Mini w OS X Server
2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
2x1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
4GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
As you guys might have noticed, I chose everything to be the lowest except the processor (2.6GHz Quad Core).
This is because I will be upgrading it using third parties product.
Ownself DIY changing the parts:
Ram - from stock 2x2GB to my local store 2x8GB (a lot lot cheaper)
Drive - from stock 2x1TB Serial ATA Drive to Crucial M500 480GB SATA 2.5" 7mm SSD
Ideal Mac Mini:
2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
1x1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm + Crucial M500 480GB SSD
2x8GB RAM
Anyone noticed anything wrong or will I get any problems in this result end set-up?
Comments are really well-appreciated!!
Link for SSD that i will be buying from:
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Crucial-M500-480GB-SATA-2-5-7mm-CT480M500SSD1-Interna l-Solid-State-Drive-SSD-/281229034589?pt=US_Solid_State_Drives&hash=item417a8e84 5d

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