Or GPU can take enough power from PSU cables?
Should I be worried about PCIEx16 at all?
According the PCI-SIG Document (1.0), Each PCI-E Slot (Including Express one?) provides 75W maximum power input.
The difference between x1 and x16, is preparation time. Our business (not only gaming) needs to load the needed then run. It is the current style of accelerator.
I have tested out, with proof of photos, posted on April 2013
http://www.hkepc.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=1943790
The content was G92 and Fermi. Before I post, I have tested each with the x16. Then I use x1m to x16f convertor to test out on the Fermi (GT430), There is no differences, so you no longer worry the x16 slots based on the Taiwan Test below.
If you are not sure, Don't worry, Taiwanese provides a good proof for you. A true run test. You can use the diagram known to compare. There is no differences. Just slow loading time.
http://www.hwtools.net/Adapter/PE4L%20V2.1.html, The product is for Expresscard 34, It looks like weak,the true test unveils the truth of PCI-E express nature. The test I have watched, which helps me a lot as the test clarify our questions. I do the same thing for the above, To obtain my needs, also your needs.
So You will need x1m to x16f converter to work if you have three GPUs. In Gaming, It won't work due to the driver issues (AMD knows the fact)
What is Expresscard 34? External PCI-E x1. Does it work for you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liLAfPsLtv8