Installing Windows 7 System Builder w/External Disc Drive?

I'm looking to buy Windows 7 so that I can install it on my Mac Mini (using Boot Camp) and I'm looking to buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-506BB-TSBD-External-Blu-ray/dp/B00AO1XFM0/ref=s r_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399919388&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+external+bluray+mac
I'm wondering if the drive in the link above is able to install Windows 7 System Builder? I know there are a lot of threads and posts stating that install Windows 7 on a Mac isn't possible with an external optical disc drive. I want to install Windows 7 System Builder on my Mac Mini, but I don't know what I need to install it before I buy the Win7 System Builder install disc. Please help me. Thanks!

Hi, I'm not sure what system builder is, but I believe Win 7 can be installed from an external drive or even a Flash Drive.
I wonder if you might get a better answer over here...
https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/windows_compatibility

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