I don't think we need to take the topic that far as it is rather trivial. But I feel the end user should have an option at the very least.
And I have to disagree with you on aesthetic character. This no longer looks like a dedicated optimization engine with slider gauges and reference numbers providing performance readouts. This now looks like a marketing tool for the developers of these games with which ASUS has an agreement. On top of that, the display is rather hindered by the backdrop conflicting with the software essentials.
Some like it, others do not. But if you don't your options are to:
a.) Deal with it,
2.) Revert to to an older version which misrepresents clock speeds,
or
D.) Revert to an even older version with a non-functioning custom fan curve.
Again, trivial, but I don't think GPUTII developers thought this through.
From my perspective the devs just added another reason for me not to use this software, the primary reason being the inability to reduce fan speeds any further resulting in regular fan fluctuations and poor fan curve and temperature optimization.
Just my suggestions to ASUS; realize the benefit of a fan curve that begins at 0%, and allow users to choose software skin or even customize it themselves. EVGA has done that with Precision X and I feel it's a pretty good option.
Again, I love the original look of GPUTII. It has a different layout to Precision X and MSI AB but similar general aesthetics and it looks elegant. The new version...does not. It is neither subtle or classy. Like getting a tattoo on your forehead. I'm not comparing the two, just using another example.
I'd like to deploy my troops in her country.