Build yourself a crazy SSD node with 24 x 2.5" slot E3 server
CPU: E3 1230 Motherboard: X9SCM-F Chassis: CSE-216E16-R1200LPB Memory: 2 x 4GB Kingston 9965525-008.A00LF
Only chassis is $1124 at ebay. I'm giving the whole server for $1000
Buyer arranges the shipping. Item is in Continuum Datacenter.